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The Hustler
1961
Director
Robert Rossen
Year
1961
Style
Content Rating
TV-PG
Stars
Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
Major Awards
Overall
1 win — 5 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1962)
Best Film from any Source
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1962)
Best Picture
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1962)
Best Director
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1962)
Best Actor - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1962)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1962)
Best Actress in a Leading Role