
"The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is."
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
Budget
$13,800,000
Revenue
$52,293,982
Status
Released

Paul Newman
Eddie Felson

Tom Cruise
Vincent Lauria

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Carmen

Helen Shaver
Janelle

John Turturro
Julian

Bill Cobbs
Orvis

Forest Whitaker
Amos

Keith McCready
Grady Seasons