Famed comedian jackie gleason plays minnesota fats, the best pool player in the world. The hustler, jackie gleason, paul newman, 1961 photo at. I had forgotten how young paul newman was when the movie was made and that george c. The hustler, american film drama, released in 1961, that won both popular and critical acclaim and earned each of its four major actors paul newman, jackie. His first film was navy blues 1941, but movie stardom eluded him, and he.
Paul leonard newman january 26, 1925 september 26, 2008 was an american actor, film director, producer, race car driver, indycar owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Scott, who was summoned to the table by fats jackie gleason, eddie paul newman, though well ahead, refuses when partner charlie myron mccormick advises him to quit, in robert rossen s the hustler, 1961. Horner in the hustler 1961 paul newman and piper laurie in the hustler 1961 the hustler 1961. This is one of the few american movies in which the hero wins by surrendering, by accepting reality instead of his dreams. His reunion with his father, big daddy burl ives, who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and. Oscarnominated in 1961 for his performance as pool hustler fast eddie felson in the hustler, paul newman won that award a quarter century later when he reprised the role in the color of money. The heart and soul of the hustler lies in the casting of the four principles and the career best performances they give. Paul newman is cocky poolroom hustler fast eddie felson, a swaggering pool shark punk who works his trade in dingy bars and seedy poolrooms, in robert rossens atmospheric adaptation of the. Paul newman, the hustler 1961 10 x 8 in other sizes. Filmed on location at julians poolroom on east 14th street in manhattan. Paul newman reprised his role as fast eddie felson in the 1986 film the color of money, for which he won the academy award for best actor in a leading role.
Eddie can beat the champ, but virtually defeats himself with his low selfimage. The hustler, jackie gleason, paul newman, 1961 photo. Paul newman electrifies in his brilliant portrayal of fast eddie felson, an arrogant hustler whose unbridled ambition drives him to challenge legendary pool player minnesota fats jackie gleason but the stakes are higher than either of them could have imagined. Golden globe nominee best supporting actor jackie gleason. Undeniably sordid but grimly compelling, the hustler chronicles the rise and fall of its seamy protagonist, fast eddie felson, a cocky but talented smalltimer determined to make a name for. The pool shark played by paul newman in the hustler 1961 is indeliblegiven weight because the film is not about his victory in the final pool game, but about his defeat by pool, by life, and by his lack of character. This is a great commentary that will give viewers a new perspective on the film. A pool player from oakland, ca, as good as anyone who ever picked up a cue, eddie has an achilles heel. Scott told interviewer lawrence grobel in his december 1980 playboy magazine interview that his the hustler 1961 costar paul newmans performance in that film was nothing special both actors were nominated for academy awards for their performances. Paul newman a list of 24 titles created 18 feb 20 vk a list of 34 titles created 1 week ago films that i consider essential. Originally, newman couldnt be in the hustler because he was scheduled to make two for the seesaw with elizabeth taylor. Film and theatre historian ethan mordden has identified the hustler as one of a handful of films from the early 1960s that re defined. The hustler full english full movie the hustler full full movie, the hustler full full movie streaming the hustler full movie engsub watch the hustler full english full movie online the hustler.
As the hustler s fast eddie felson, paul newman created a classic antihero, charismatic but fundamentally flawed, and nobodys role model. Paul newman full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The 15 greatest paul newman movies paul newman s passing last weekend saddened film fans all over the world including your friends at rotten tomatoes, where we decided that a fond look back at mr. The hustler is a 1961 american cinemascope drama film directed by robert rossen from. Story of pool playing hustler, paul newman, realizing his dream of competing against the great one, minnesota fats, played surprisingly and convincingly well by jackie gleason. Hustler paul newman shines as cocky poolroom hustler fast eddie felson in robert rossens atmospheric adaptation of the walter tevis novel. Lead character fast eddie felson paul newman is a pool shark, but change him into a poker player or a golfer, and the hustler would play out. An upandcoming pool player plays a longtime champion in a single highstakes match. Paul newman unnerved moviegoers with his multilayered portrayal of a thoroughgoing heel in this superb 1961 adaptation of walter teviss gritty novel about an amoral pool hustler. Movie sequels that took decades to get off the ground. Newman should have won an oscar for his role as the ambitious, selfdestructive, selfhating young pool hustler fast eddie felsen in this gritty, absorbing drama. The hustler 25 movie clip i gotta hunch, fat man 1961 hd. May 14, 2009 paul newman has been outed from beyond the grave by marlon brando, according to writer darwin porters scandalous new book on the late movie legend. Hd has a zerotolerance policy against illegal pornography.
Add 2 surprisingly fantastic performances by piper laurie and george c. The hustler 1961 paul newman and piper laurie in the hustler 1961 the hustler 1961. Paul newman, in full paul leonard newman, born january 26, 1925, cleveland, ohio, u. Scott and piper laurie in the riveting film that received an academy. As the hustlers fast eddie felson, paul newman created a classic antihero, charismatic but fundamentally flawed, and. September 25, 1961 the hustler was added to the library of congress national film registry in 1997.
With paul newman, tom cruise, mary elizabeth mastrantonio, helen shaver. Released in 1961, the hustler is an incredibly cool classic about fast eddie felson paul newman, a slick pool hustler whos hoping to beat one of the alltime greats. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The films of paul newman the verdictthe hustlerbutch. Drama brick pollitt paul newman, an alcoholic exfootball player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, maggie dame elizabeth taylor. Golden globe nominee best supporting actor george c. The hustler 2002 story fast eddie felsen paul newman and his adventures in the world of professional pool. Paul newman, jackie gleason, piper laurie, george c. Movie info as the hustlers fast eddie felson, paul newman created a classic antihero, charismatic but fundamentally flawed, and nobodys role model. With handsome paul newman and elegant jackie gleason knocking the balls around, suddenly the game was respectable. Its also credited with the first use of the word bastard in a hollywood movie. The movie which was released 55 years ago todaywas respectable too, earning nine oscar nominations including best picture and nods to all four main actors, though it only won for its. Scott bert gordon myron mccormick charlie bums murray hamilton findlay michael constantine big john stefan gierasch preacher jake lamotta bartender gordon b. Apr 30, 2019 explore yogihantass board the hustler.
Robert rossens film is far less about fast eddies confrontations with other players than it is about his war with his own demons and his struggle to define the intangible meaning. Paul newman heads a superb cast featuring jackie gleason, george c. His 20 greatest films, ranked worst to best, include the hustler, the verdict, the sting. Scott match newman s skill in this bleakly existential movie.
The film was shot on location in new york city and stars paul newman as fast eddie felson. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including an academy award, a bafta award, a screen actors guild award, and a primetime emmy award. Although this is important it is not really about the game. The hustler clip 1961 paul newman and jackie gleason. Newman s felson is a swaggering pool shark punk who takes on the king of the poolroom, minnesota fats a cool, assured jackie gleason in his most understated performance. Jun 23, 2002 the pool shark played by paul newman in the hustler 1961 is indeliblegiven weight because the film is not about his victory in the final pool game, but about his defeat by pool, by life, and by his lack of character. Even the precredits sequence, which sets up the whole pool scam was an unusual feature. Description paul newman is electrifying as fast eddie felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone wholl pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best, eddie seeks out the legendary minnesota fats jackie gleason, whos backed by bert gordon george c. The hustler, original paul newman french pool billiard. He also started the newman s own food company, which donates all profits to. Paul newman fast eddie felson jackie gleason minnesota fats piper laurie sarah packard george c. Lead character fast eddie felson paul newman is a pool shark, but change him into a poker player or a golfer, and the hustler would play out pretty much the same.
The hustler by robert rossen paul newman, jackie gleason. Newmans secret sex life the subject of scandalous new expose. The film was also somewhat autobiographical for robert rossen, relating to. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. Newmans felson is a swaggering pool shark punk who takes on the king of the poolroom, minnesota fats a cool, assured jackie gleason in his most understated performance. A number of observers and critics have suggested that this oscar was in belated recognition for his performance in the hustler. Paul newman shines as cocky poolroom hustler fast eddie felson in robert rossens atmospheric adaptation of the walter tevis novel. The pool shark played by paul newman in the hustler 1961 is indeliblegiven weight because the film is. Paul newman and jackie gleason give iconic performances in this dark, morally complex tale of redemption. The hustler, paul newman, directed by robert rossen, 1961. Eddie paul newman waits for an opening in the game against minnesota fats jackie gleason, then gets on a hot streak, winning gameafter game after game.
Rent the hustler 1961 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Apr 27, 2020 that quote, sports fans, from the 1961 classic the hustler, starring paul newman and jackie gleason, perfectly captures what it means to be in the zone. It is more about the life around it, fast eddie felsons life in particular. That quote, sports fans, from the 1961 classic the hustler, starring paul newman and jackie gleason, perfectly captures what it means to be in the zone. There are some who wrongfully assume that the hustler is about pool. Paul newman scores as pool shark fast eddie felson, who tours the country hustling games even challenging reigning champion minnesota fats in this brooding drama that explores the synergies between good and evil, love and desperation. All the pool shots in the movie are performed by the actors themselves newman, paul and gleason, jackie except one. Clarke cashierbenningtons alexander rose scorekeeper carolyn coates waitress carl york. Screen legend, superstar, and the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history, paul leonard newman was born on january 26, 1925, in cleveland, ohio, the second son of arthur sigmund newman died 1950 and theresa fetsko died 1982. Jackie gleason as minnesota fats and paul newman as fast eddie felson in the hustler. Simply put, this is the film that made paul newman a superstar, it happens the moment when he flashes that great golden boy smile in the cold open scene.
Eddie is a great pool player, he could be the best, if only he had more character. Directed by robert rossen this movie quickly became a classic and the go to movie for poolhall fanatics and. Fast eddie is a young hopeful on his way to challenging minnesota fats jackie. Its a film about life that uses pool as a back drop to teach the lessons expertly captured within the. The hustler is a lot more than a movie about a game called pool. Paul newman is electrifying as fast eddie felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone wholl pick up a cue.
The hustler 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He won and was nominated for numerous awards, winning an oscar for his performance in the 1986 film the color of money, a bafta award, a screen actors guild award, a. Fast eddie felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protege the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback. Paul newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time with films like cool hand luke and the hustler. With paul newman, jackie gleason, piper laurie, george c. As the hustlers fast eddie felson, paul newman created a classic antihero, charismatic but fundamentally flawed, and nobodys role model. Newman s distinguished career would be just the thing for this weeks total recall.
Well into their first match, observed by gamblerpromoter gordon george c. The hustler 15 movie clip like hes playing the violin 1961. The hustler is a great movie that involves the game of pool. See more ideas about paul newman, paul newman joanne woodward and movie stars. The color of money 1986 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Paul newman lost the best actor oscar to maximilian schell who won the academy award in 1961 for his role in judgment at nuremburg. With a clutch of nominated performances, oscarwinning monochrome photography, fullon widescreen and authentic locations, the hustler was pretty groundbreaking. Original french grande movie poster 47 x 63 119 x 160 cm designed by jean mascii for the 1982 french rerelease. Paul newman, jackie gleason run table in hustler washington.
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