The Hustler Two Disc Collector's Edition DVD

Paul Newman heads a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in the riveting film that received an Academy Award nomination as Best Picture of 1961 and brought all four of its Oscar nomination. Newman is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson an arrogant amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who'll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats who's backed by Bert Gordon a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. 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 no matter what price he must pay. Voted one of the year's ten best by The New York Times and Time and distinguished by 2 Academy Awards The Hustler is a dazzling cinematic triumph.