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The Hustler Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to The Hustler, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Hustler (1961) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Paul Newman as Eddie Felson; Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats; Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard; George C. Scott as Bert Gordon; Myron McCormick as Charlie Burns; Murray Hamilton as Findley; Michael Constantine as Big John; Stefan Gierasch as Preacher

About The Hustler

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.

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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hustler?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Hustler?

Paul Newman as Eddie Felson; Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats; Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard; George C. Scott as Bert Gordon; Myron McCormick as Charlie Burns; Murray Hamilton as Findley; Michael Constantine as Big John; Stefan Gierasch as Preacher

Is this The Hustler guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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