The Hustler (1961)
"They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler."
Critics Score
🎬 92%
(RT: 94%, MC: 90) RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Cast
Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats
Myron McCormick as Charlie Burns
Is The Hustler good?
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up, by Google's archived audience score. Critics rated it higher at 92%, but audiences were less impressed.
Where it ranks on ThumbScore
By audience score, among films with 500 or more votes.
Overview
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match. Wikipedia ↗
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