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.
The Hustler has generally received very positive reviews.
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The Hustler was released in 1961 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 587 reviews, giving The Hustler (1961) an average rating of 84%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 88% and users giving an average score of 89%.
With a score of 84%, The Hustler is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1961, which stands at 59%.
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