# The Hustler (1961)

> A gifted pool hustler is forced to choose between professional glory purchased through corruption and the fragile possibility of personal redemption.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Robert Rossen
- Cast: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Stefan Gierasch
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054997/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, brooding, morally complex, classic film night, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A talented pool hustler battles his inner demons and the high stakes of the game.

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