Movie Description An arrogant and amoral hustler haunts pool rooms to get a crack at bringing down Minnesota Fats. When he starts to have real feelings for a woman, he's faced with a dilemma. See THE COLOR OF MONEY, an excellent sequel made 25 years later, for which Newman won Best Actor. Academy Award Nominations: 9, including Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor, Paul Newman; Best Adapted Screenplay.
| Credits | | Producer: | Robert Rossen | | Cast: | Michael Constantine, Myron McCormick, Piper Laurie |
| Details | | Edition: | 2-Disc Set; Collector's Edition; Gold O-Ring |
Editorial Reviews "...Newman bravely reveals the demons lurking beneath his devil-may-care exterior..." Entertainment Weekly - Bruce Fretts (06/07/2002)
"...Shot with virtuoso pace, the tussles between Eddie and Minnesota Fats are superb..." Total Film - Jonathan Crocker (11/01/2003)
4 stars out of 4 -- "[A] powerful character study of a man at war with himself, wrestling win back his self-respect." Uncut - Michael Bonner (10/01/2006)
5 stars out of 5 -- "THE HUSTLER marks the birth of an anti-hero in Newman, and is a dazzling, provocative and seminal piece of American cinema." Ultimate DVD - Simon Edwards (10/01/2006)
Awards 1961Academy AwardsBest Art Direction - Set Decoration (b&w), 1961Academy AwardsBest Art Direction - Set Decoration (b&w)Harry Horner, 1961Academy AwardsBest CinematographyEugen Shuftan
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