Film Classroom: The Hustler
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Screening: 08.05.26 THE HUSTLER United States, 1961, 135' DIRECTOR: Robert Rossen SCREENPLAY: Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll. Novel: Walter Tevis PRODUCTION: Robert Rossen CINEMATOGRAPHY: Eugen Schüfftan (B&W) EDITING: Dede Allen MUSIC: Kenyon Hopkins CAST: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton. SYNOPSIS: Eddie Felson is a young, arrogant and amoral man who is highly successful in pool halls. Determined to be recognized as the best, he seeks out Minnesota Fats, a legendary pool champion. When he finally manages to face him, his lack of confidence makes him fail. The love of a lonely woman could help him leave that kind of life behind, but Eddie will not rest until he defeats the champion, no matter what price he has to pay to achieve it. In collaboration with the DISA FOUNDATION and the Faculty of Philology of the ULPGC.
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