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Programme Information

Hotshot hustler Fast Eddie Felson loses out to king of the pool halls Minnesota Fats, but finds a ruthless ally in promoter Bert. 8-ball drama nominated for eight Academy Awards.

Keywords:

Drama, Romance, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1961) (USA) (5 Star)

Cast:

Paul Newman	.... Fast Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason	.... Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie	.... Sarah Packard
George C. Scott	.... Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick	.... Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton	.... Findley

Supporting Cast:

Michael Constantine	.... Big John
Stefan Gierasch	.... Preacher
Clifford A. Pellow	.... Turk
Jake LaMotta	.... Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke	.... Cashier
Alexander Rose	.... Score Keeper
Carolyn Coates	.... Waitress
Carl York	.... Young Hustler
Vincent Gardenia	.... Bartender

Directors:

Robert Rossen

Writers:

Sidney Carroll
Robert Rossen

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