--- product_id: 48949270 title: "The Hustler" price: "€ 30.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48949270-the-hustler store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # The Hustler **Price:** € 30.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hustler - **How much does it cost?** € 30.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48949270-the-hustler) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Racking up nine Academy Award® nominations*, including Best Picture, this powerful and provocative cinematic masterpiece explodes on screen--as never before--on Blu-ray. Paul Newman electrifies in his brilliant portrayal of Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant hustler whose unbridled ambition drives him to challenge legendary pool player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason)--but the stakes are higher than either of them could have imagined. *1961: Best Picture, Director, Actor (Paul Newman), Actress (Piper Laurie), Supporting Actor (Jackie Gleason), Supporting Actor (George C. Scott), Art Direction (B&W--won), Cinematography (B&W--won), Adapted Screenplay. Special Features One of the defining roles of the late, great Paul Newman, The Hustler sees him co-star with Jackie Gleason in an acclaimed, award-winning piece of cinema. Newman is ‘Fast’ Eddie Felson, who hustles the pool rooms in search of riches, only to hit the buffers when he encounters Minnesota Fats, played by Gleason. But as Felson hits rock bottom, he soon starts to get his confidence back, and The Hustler is on the way to establishing itself as a cinematic classic. There’s so much to admire. The performances from Newman, Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie are uniformly outstanding, while director Robert Rossen understandably never managed to top the film. But it’s so dripping with detail, so chock-full of quotable lines, and so brilliantly written that it’s hard to see how he could. The high definition transfer makes the most of the exquisitely framed visuals, offering a real clarity to the film’s look. As such, it’s worth considering the Blu-ray upgrade. But first and foremost, the best reason to buy the film is to enjoy a bone fide cinema classic over and over again, looking as good as it ever has. It’s outstanding cinema, and a chance to enjoy one of Hollywood’s finest ever actors at the very top of his game. -- Jon Foster Review: Even better on bluray - I've watched the film twice since I bought the bluray, because firstly its a great film anyway, and secondly on bluray it looks stunning. The black and white photography looks like it was filmed yesterday rather than 52 years ago. The cast are superb with Paul Newman and the leading actress (whose name escapes me) giving great performances, ably supported by George C Scott who plays the agent/promotor/manager. As somebody else in another review said the film isn't really about Pool. In fact large chunks of it are in the realm of kitchen sink drama, and thats no bad thing as it contrasts starkly with the Pool room scenes. The film is in 2.35:1 ratio and the extras, which I watched some months ago are pretty good. But the main reason to get this is the bluray transfer, which, for a film of this age is one of the best I've seen. Review: Excellent copy. B&W and detail is perfect. - I play a lot of pool and I love this movie. It was Newman's premier performance and he just nails the character of Fast Eddie". What a way to start a career. Jackie Gleason and George C. Scott play awesome parts and make it all real. Excellent story and superior acting from everyone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Colour | Black & White | | Contributor | George C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, Myron McCormick, Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, Robert Rossen | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,519 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray, Import, Widescreen | | Genre | Drama | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05039036046565 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 2 hours and 9 minutes | | Studio | Fox | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** George C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, Myron McCormick, Paul Newman, Piper Laurie, Robert Rossen - **Format:** Blu-ray, Import, Widescreen - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 9 minutes ## Images ![The Hustler - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BgOfG9d6L.jpg) ![The Hustler - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qayjLwWRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even better on bluray *by S***K on 23 October 2013* I've watched the film twice since I bought the bluray, because firstly its a great film anyway, and secondly on bluray it looks stunning. The black and white photography looks like it was filmed yesterday rather than 52 years ago. The cast are superb with Paul Newman and the leading actress (whose name escapes me) giving great performances, ably supported by George C Scott who plays the agent/promotor/manager. As somebody else in another review said the film isn't really about Pool. In fact large chunks of it are in the realm of kitchen sink drama, and thats no bad thing as it contrasts starkly with the Pool room scenes. The film is in 2.35:1 ratio and the extras, which I watched some months ago are pretty good. But the main reason to get this is the bluray transfer, which, for a film of this age is one of the best I've seen. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent copy. B&W and detail is perfect. *by W***M on 30 August 2020* I play a lot of pool and I love this movie. It was Newman's premier performance and he just nails the character of Fast Eddie". What a way to start a career. Jackie Gleason and George C. Scott play awesome parts and make it all real. Excellent story and superior acting from everyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very watchable *by D***R on 7 September 2018* For me Paul Newman was not as convincing in this picture as he was in the earlier "Cat on a hot tin roof", but the supporting cast including Jackie Gleason and George C Scott were excellent. As you would expect from an American film there is some violence, too much muzak, and the lovers keep their clothes on in bed. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Hustler [Blu-ray] [1961] - The Color of Money [Blu-ray] - The Sting [Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48949270-the-hustler](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48949270-the-hustler) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*