Small-time pool player 'Fast' Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) finds himself on a downhill spiral after he challenges legendary player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) to a game and loses. However, gambler Bert Gordon (George C. Scott) sees the potential in Eddie and takes him in, teaching him the art of the hustle, and sets him on the road to another thrilling pool hall confrontation with the unbeatable Fats. The film won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Eugen Schufftan) and was nominated for a further six.
- Region Code:
- Region B
- Duration:
- 129 minutes
- Extras:
- Anamorphic (16:9), Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.78, DTS 5.1, Dolby Mono, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Paul Newman, Jeff Young (Film Historian), Documentaries: 'Paul Newman at Fox', 'Jackie Gleason: The Big Man', 'The Real Hustler: Walter Tevis', 'Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson', 'Milestones in Cinema History: The Hustler', 'Swimming with Sharks: The Art of the Hustle', 'Trick Shot Analysis', '.Paul Newman: Hollywood's Cool Hand', Making of Documentary, Trailers