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1961 · 134 min · NR

The Hustler

Directed by Robert Rossen · Drama, Romance

The Hustler (1961) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Rossen set in New York City and Kentucky during the 1960s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated NR.

A sports drama, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of obsession and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Kenyon Hopkins
Cinematography
Eugen Schüfftan
Cast
Paul NewmanJackie GleasonPiper LaurieGeorge C. ScottMyron McCormickMurray HamiltonMichael ConstantineStefan Gierasch

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityKentucky
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
ObsessionGreed & Ambition
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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