Film · 1961

The Hustler

Name: The Hustler
Director: Robert Rossen
Genre: Drama
Released: 1961
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Vincent Gardenia

by Robert Rossen

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1961
Director: Robert Rossen
Genres: Drama
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 14 min

Cast

Paul Newman
Jackie Gleason
Piper Laurie
George C. Scott
Vincent Gardenia
Jake LaMotta
Murray Hamilton
Michael Constantine

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (1962)
Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White (1962)
BAFTA Award for Best Film (1962)
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Picture
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1962)
Academy Award for Best Actor (1962)
Academy Award for Best Actress (1962)
Academy Award for Best Director (1962)
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1962)
Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor (1961)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1961)
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1961)
Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film (1961)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 25768

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)