Directed by:
Robert RossenCinematography:
Eugen SchüfftanComposer:
Kenyon HopkinsCast:
Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, Myron McCormick, George C. Scott, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Vincent Gardenia, Charles Dierkop (more)VOD (1)
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Newman is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best, Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason), who's backed by Bert Gordon (Scott), a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ, but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. The love of a lonely woman (Laurie) could turn Eddie's life around, but he won't rest until he beats Minnesota Fats, no matter what price he must pay. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Paul Newman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/850/162850585_18d8c6.jpg)
Paul Newman
USA
Best movies:
Producers' Showcase (1954) (series)
The Sting (1973)
Butch Cassidy et le Kid (1969)
![Jackie Gleason](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/886/157886399_cd6ea7.jpg)
Jackie Gleason
USA
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
All Through the Night (1941)
![Piper Laurie](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/083/855/83855251_83927a.jpg)
Piper Laurie
USA
Best movies:
Children of a Lesser God (1986)
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
The Bunker (1981) (TV movie)
![Myron McCormick](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/265/160265571_ac88fe.jpg)
Myron McCormick
USA
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Not as a Stranger (1955)
![George C. Scott](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/903/162903645_39aa26.png)
George C. Scott
USA
Best movies:
![Murray Hamilton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/063/138/63138110_8792b0.jpg)
Murray Hamilton
USA
Best movies:
The Graduate (1967)
Jaws (1975)
Brubaker (1980)
![Michael Constantine](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/419/419015_da22b5.jpg)
Michael Constantine
USA
Best movies:
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Voyage of the Damned (1976)
![Vincent Gardenia](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/281/281144_d465e1.jpg)
Vincent Gardenia
Italy
Best movies:
The Front Page (1974)
The Big Racket (1976)
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
![Charles Dierkop](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/175/161175860_00222a.jpg)
Charles Dierkop
USA
Best movies:
The Sting (1973)
Butch Cassidy et le Kid (1969)
Maverick (1994)
![William Duell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/910/157910734_298aba.jpg)
William Duell
USA
Best movies:
Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou (1975)
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Airplane! (1980)
![Hoke Howell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/949/157949993_8d00fa.jpg)
Hoke Howell
USA
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Till We Meet Again (1989) (series)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![Stefan Gierasch](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/476/159476745_460c7b.gif)
Stefan Gierasch
USA
Best movies:
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
![Jake LaMotta](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/401/162401343_5ae99f.jpg)
Jake LaMotta
USA
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Firepower (1979)
Le Flic de l'enfer (1988)
![Clifford A. Pellow](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/265/160265818_0dcec3.gif)
Clifford A. Pellow
Canada
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Magnum Force (1973)
Bound for Glory (1976)
Alexander Rose
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Carolyn Coates
USA
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)
Mommie Dearest (1981)
Blue Washington
USA
Best movies:
Beggars of Life (1928)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
King Kong (1933)
Sid Raymond
USA
Best movies:
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Folks! (1992)
Charles McDaniel
USA
Best movies:
L'Arnaqueur (1961)
Conspiracy Theory (1997)
The Goonies (1985)