Cast of the hustler

Season 1 The Deuce: Refusing to testify before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee HUAC , Rossen found himself blacklisted. Though Gleason isn't a large presence in the film, he is the main goal for Eddie, the motivation for most of the film. Don Koll as Ticket Clerk. Sidney Carroll, Robert Rossen, based on the novel by Walter Tevis Cinematography: Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason give iconic performances in this dark, morally complex tale of redemption. Dan Schultz Super Reviewer.

Gordon agrees to take him on the road to learn the ropes. The Tevis novel had been optioned several times, including by Frank Sinatra , but attempts to adapt it for the screen were unsuccessful. The Tomatometer score — based on the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics — is a trusted measurement of critical recommendation for millions of fans. Myron McCormick Charlie Bums. Eddie refuses and Charlie realizes he plans to challenge Fats again. Any recommendation for other pool-playing movies like "The Hustler"?

The Inside Story film. A pool player from Oakland, CA, as good as anyone who ever picked up a cue, Eddie has an Achilles' heel: Add to Watchlist Added. View All Audience Reviews. The Hustler original poster.