The Hustler

Name: The Hustler
Director: Robert Rossen
Released: 1961
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick

1961 · 134 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 88,498 VOTES · DIR. Robert Rossen

Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,594 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:37 Yes, sir.

00:04:44 Well, well, well!

00:12:31 I am.

00:20:40 13.

00:27:23 You want something, Charlie?

00:35:09 You watch me.

00:43:34 Where do you live?

00:50:37 Can I grab a cue?

00:56:37 See that book?

01:00:03 This is a smart boy."

01:03:45 Don't take me with you.

01:09:47 Yeah? Why?

01:12:50 is a great indoor sport

01:17:02 Then we'll see who quits.

01:24:32 Is that what makes a winner?

01:28:35 A big creep broke my thumbs.

01:34:05 or bought this dress.

01:38:06 Play it again. Learn something.

01:42:09 You own all the tomorrows

01:45:45 It excites him to be around

01:52:38 I can beat him.

01:59:04 you've just beaten?

02:08:58 I can't beat you.

17:00:00 worth of stuff last month.

Cast & Characters

Paul Newman Eddie Felson Jackie Gleason Minnesota Fats Piper Laurie Sarah Packard George C. Scott Bert Gordon Myron McCormick Charlie Burns Murray Hamilton Findley Michael Constantine Big John Stefan Gierasch Preacher Clifford A. Pellow Turk Jake LaMotta Bartender

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,594

Dialogue density11.9 lines / min

First line00:00:37

Final line17:00:00

Production Record

DirectorRobert Rossen

LanguageEnglish

Budget$2,000,000

Revenue$7,600,000

IMDb votes88,498