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The Hustler (1961): movie guide
The Hustler (1961) is a Drama, Romance running about 134 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 1,136 votes. Notable cast includes Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1961-09-25
- Runtime: 134 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1961-09-25

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What is The Hustler about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Hustler features Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1961-09-25. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (1,136 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Hustler on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Hustler?
- The Hustler is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Hustler?
- The Hustler runs about 134 minutes.
- Who stars in The Hustler?
- Cast highlights include Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Hustler?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Hustler?
- Open the The Hustler page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








