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The Hustler is a 1961 movie directed by Robert Rossen. It tells the story of a young pool hustler, Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson, who challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats. The film was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards. The Color of Money is a 1986 film directed by Martin Scorsese. It continues the story of "Fast Eddie" from the first film, with Newman reprising his role as Fast Eddie. The film begins more than 25 years after the events of the previous film, with Eddie retired from the pool circuit.

  • Number of Movies: 2
  • Revenue: $59,893,982

Featured Cast

  1. Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

    Eddie Felson

  2. Tom Cruise

    Tom Cruise

    Vincent Lauria

  3. Jackie Gleason

    Jackie Gleason

    Minnesota Fats

  4. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
  5. Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie

    Sarah Packard

  6. George C. Scott

    George C. Scott

    Bert Gordon

  7. Helen Shaver

    Helen Shaver

    Janelle

  8. John Turturro

    John Turturro

    Julian

  9. Myron McCormick

    Myron McCormick

    Charlie Burns

  10. Murray Hamilton

    Murray Hamilton

    Findley

  11. Bill Cobbs

    Bill Cobbs

    Orvis

  12. Forest Whitaker
  13. Michael Constantine
  14. Stefan Gierasch

    Stefan Gierasch

    Preacher

Featured Crew

  1. Robert Rossen

    Robert Rossen

    Writing, Directing

  2. Martin Scorsese

    Martin Scorsese

    Directing

  3. Richard Price

    Richard Price

    Writing

  4. Sidney Carroll

    Writing

September 25, 1961

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.

October 17, 1986

Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

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