Hustler, The (UK)

Received an Academy Award® nomination as Best Picture of 1961
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 129 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Paul Newman heads a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in this riveting film that received an Academy Award® nomination as Best Picture of 1961 and brought all four of its stars Oscar® nominations. Newman is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts back street pool rooms fleecing anyone who`ll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best, Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason), who`s backed by Bert Gordon (Scott).
The love of a lonely woman (Laurie) could turn Eddie`s life around, but he won`t rest until he bests Minnesota Fats, no matter what price he must pay. Voted one of the year`s ten best by the New York Times and Time, and distinguished by two Academy Awards®, Robert Rossen`s The Hustler remains a dazzling cinematic triumph.

Special Features:
Cast and crew commentary
Featurette `The Hustler: The Inside Story`
How to make the shot
5 sequences of trick shot analysis
Stills gallery
Theatrical trailer
Spanish theatrical trailer