The Hustler

Synopsis

A boozing pool shark works his way up the ranks from small pool halls to the big-time in the Midwest. Along the way, he picks up a promoter and a girlfriend, who was a former hooker, and wants to face the challenge of playing "Minnesota Fats," the best of the best.

Cast

George Scott, Michael Constantine, Piper Laurie, Paul Newman, Murray Hamilton, Vincent Gardenia, Stefan Gierasch, Jackie Gleason, Carolyn Coates