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.

00:04:39 Don't be a chump.

00:12:21 Fats don't need your money.

00:19:38 Nice shot.

00:26:16 Mister.

00:33:43 Wake up, Eddie.

00:43:01 Another one for me and the lady.

00:46:39 I'm not drunk.

00:55:13 You were asleep when I left.

00:59:11 I asked around.

01:02:40 Oh, you crumb!

01:08:35 How'd you make out?

01:11:45 but I wouldn't count on it.

01:14:37 they'll eat you alive.

01:20:33 They...

01:26:08 You feel the roll of those balls.

01:30:50 Oh, yeah.

01:35:58 I'm so scared, Eddie.

01:39:25 A fact is a fact.

01:43:49 Findley's here.

01:50:00 Let me play.

01:54:12 they're perverted, twisted, crippled.

02:02:38 She come in here, Eddie. She...

02:10:14 they'll break your right arm.

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 line02:10:14

Production Record

DirectorRobert Rossen

LanguageEnglish

Budget$2,000,000

Revenue$7,600,000

IMDb votes88,498