USA,
1961, 134 min
(Alternative: 130 min)
Directed by:
Robert RossenCinematography:
Eugen SchüfftanComposer:
Kenyon HopkinsCast:
Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, Myron McCormick, George C. Scott, Murray Hamilton, Michael Constantine, Vincent Gardenia, Charles Dierkop (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
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. (20th Century Fox UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1962 - Eugen Schüfftan (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1962 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1962 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1962 - Robert Rossen (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1962 - Paul Newman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1962 - Piper Laurie (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1962 - Jackie Gleason (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1962 - George C. Scott (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1962 - Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1962 - Best Film
- 1962 - Paul Newman (Best Foreign Actor)
- 1962 - Piper Laurie (Best Leading Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1962 - Paul Newman (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1962 - George C. Scott (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1962 - Jackie Gleason (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1961 - Robert Rossen (Best Director)
- 1961 - Paul Newman (Best Actor)
- 1961 - Piper Laurie (Best Actress)