The Hustler is a 1961 American drama film starring Paul Newman as 'Fast Eddie' Felson, a talented but arrogant pool hustler who challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats. The film explores themes of ambition, self-destruction, and the pursuit of greatness in the gritty world of professional billiards.
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