The Hustler
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.<br />
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Released:
September 25, 1961
Cast:
September 25, 1961
Cast:
Paul Newman
Jackie Gleason
Piper Laurie
George C. Scott
Director:
Robert Rossen
Producer:
Robert Rossen
Written by:
Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Robert Rossen
Producer:
Robert Rossen
Written by:
Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Budget:
2.1 million
Box Office:
7.6 million
Awards:
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
98 percent
2.1 million
Box Office:
7.6 million
Awards:
Academy Award for Best Art Direction
Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Picture
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Director (Robert Rossen)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Paul Newman)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jackie Gleason)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (George C. Scott)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Piper Laurie)
Nominated - Best Adapted Screenplay (Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll)
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
98 percent