The Hustler 1961

In the cutthroat world of professional pool, Fast Eddie Felsen's determination to conquer all challenges him with a unexpected emotional hurdle: love. As he seeks to dethrone Minnesota Fats and claim the top spot, Eddie must confront his own desires and priorities in this gripping drama that pits passion against precision.

In the cutthroat world of professional pool, Fast Eddie Felsen's determination to conquer all challenges him with a unexpected emotional hurdle: love. As he seeks to dethrone Minnesota Fats and claim the top spot, Eddie must confront his own desires and priorities in this gripping drama that pits passion against precision.

Does The Hustler have end credit scenes?

No!

The Hustler does not have end credit scenes.

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Metacritic

90

Metascore

8.2

User Score

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34th Academy Awards 1962

Paul Newman
Nomination

Actor

Paul Newman
Jackie Gleason
Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Jackie Gleason
George C. Scott
Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

George C. Scott
Piper Laurie
Nomination

Actress

Piper Laurie
Win

Art Direction (Black-and-White)

Win

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Robert Rossen
Nomination

Directing

Robert Rossen
Nomination

Best Motion Picture

Nomination

Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

15th British Academy Film Awards 1962

Win

Best Film

Paul Newman
Win

Best Foreign Actor

Paul Newman
Piper Laurie
Nomination

Best Foreign Actress

Piper Laurie

14th Directors Guild of America Awards 1962

Robert Rossen
Nomination

Feature Film

Robert Rossen

19th Golden Globe Awards 1962

Paul Newman
Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Paul Newman
Jackie Gleason
Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Jackie Gleason
George C. Scott
Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

George C. Scott

33rd Academy Awards 1961

Nomination

Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

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