The Hustler

Name: The Hustler
Director: Robert Rossen
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: 1961

1961

Robert Rossen

1961·TV-PG·

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.

Cast

Paul Newman·Piper Laurie·Jackie Gleason·George C. Scott

Producers

Robert Rossen

Languages

English

Major Awards

2 wins · 5 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1962)

Best Film from any Source

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1961)

Best Director

Robert Rossen

Nominations (5)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1962)

Best Picture

Robert Rossen

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1962)

Best Director

Robert Rossen

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1962)

Best Actor - Drama

Paul Newman

Academy Awards, USA (1962)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Paul Newman

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1962)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Piper Laurie