Movie
“The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.”
6.9/10
1986
1h 59m
en
Drama
Overview
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Writers
Richard Price
Movie Information
Release Date
October 17, 1986
Runtime
1h 59m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
1,455
Production
Silver Screen Partners II
