Hustler (Blu-ray)

Directed by Robert Rossen

Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie, Myron McCormick, Stefan Gierasch, Jake LaMotta, Gordon B. Clarke, Michael Constantine, Murray Hamilton

Contributors: Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll, Kenyon Hopkins, Eugen Schüfftan

Studio: 20th Century Studios
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 23 May 2011
Originally Issued: 1961
No of Discs: 1
Weight: 78g
Dimensions: 173 x 16 x 141 (mm)
Genre: Modern Classic
BBFC Cert: (15) Suitable for 15 years and over.
Rental/Retail: Retail/Rental
Run Time: 129 minutes
Sound: DTS 5.1

Description

Small-time pool player 'Fast' Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) finds himself on a downhill spiral after he challenges legendary player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) to a game and loses. However, gambler Bert Gordon (George C. Scott) sees the potential in Eddie and takes him in, teaching him the art of the hustle, and sets him on the road to another thrilling pool hall confrontation with the unbeatable Fats.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Eugen Schüfftan) and was nominated for a further six.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Enhanced WS tv
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Commentary: Paul Newman, Jeff Young (Film Historian)
• Making Of Documentary
• Other Documentary: 'Paul Newman at Fox', 'Jackie Gleason: The Big Man', 'The Real Hustler: Walter Tevis', 'Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson', 'Milestones in Cinema History: The Hustler', 'Swimming with Sharks: The Art of the Hustle', 'Trick Shot Analysis', '.Paul Newman: Hollywood's Cool Hand'