The Hustler
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
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Overall Score: 80%
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I'm a fan of Walter Tevis. He wrote six novels: The Hustler, The Color of Money, The Queen's Gambit, The Man who Fell to Earth, The Mockingbird and Steps of the Sun. As you probably noticed, 4 out of six have been produced as movies or mini-series.
This movie is his first film adaptation. The history behind making the movie is a story in itself. The result was a blockbuster that received 2 Oscars and was nominated for 7 more. Scott refused his nomination. He later refused an actual Oscar for Patton. He doesn't like his art to be competitive.
This movie is a love story centered around the pool playing culture. The pool action was authentic. You don't need to be familiar with pool to enjoy this movie. It's intense and engaging. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Created: 11-21-2025
