Synopsis
The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
Cast
Paul NewmanEddie Felson
Tom CruiseVincent Lauria
Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioCarmen
Helen ShaverJanelle
John TurturroJulian
Bill CobbsOrvis
Forest WhitakerAmos
Keith McCreadyGrady Seasons
Elizabeth BraccoDiane at Bar
Vito D'AmbrosioLou in Child World
Ron DeanGuy in Crowd- Robert AginsEarl at Chalkies
- Alvin AnastasiaKennedy
- Randall ArneyChild World Customer #1
- Lisa DodsonChild World Customer #2
- Donald A. FeeneyReferee #1
- Paul Geier"Two Brothers/Stranger" Player
- Carey GoldenbergCongratulating Spectator
- Joe GuastaferroChuck the Bartender
Paul HermanPlayer in Casino Bar
Trailer
original theatrical trailer · YouTube