Paul Newman heads a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in this riveting film that received an Academy Award nomination as Best Picture of 1961 and brought all of its stars Oscar nominations. Newman (Best Actor nominee) is Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason, Supporting Actor nominee), who's backed by Bert Gordon (Scott, Supporting Actor nominee). The love of a lonely woman (Laurie, Best Actress nominee) could turn Eddie's life around, but he won't rest until he beats Minnesota Fats. Voted one of the year's ten best by the New York Times and Time, The Hustler is a dazzling cinematic triumph. 1961 B&W 135 minutes * winner of 2 academy awards