

They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
September 25, 1961
2h 14m
EN
Robert Rossen
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.

Paul Newman
Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard

George C. Scott
Bert Gordon



Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Walter Tevis
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Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton
Findley

Michael Constantine
Big John

Stefan Gierasch
Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow
Turk

Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Rossen Films
N/A

20th Century Fox
US