
About
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
Cast

Paul Newman
Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard

George C. Scott
Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton
Findley

Michael Constantine
Big John

Stefan Gierasch
Preacher

Jake LaMotta
Bartender
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Lists
#102 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
#388 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
Edgar Wright's 1000 favorite movies Edgar Wright
Awards
Oscar for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White
Oscar for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White Eugen Schüfftan
Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role George C. Scott