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They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
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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.
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Underdog StoryJourney Of Self-DiscoveryHigh-Stakes CompetitionSelf-Destructive BehaviorSacrificing Personal RelationshipsRedemption Through Mentorship












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Directed by: Robert Rossen, Eugen Schüfftan, Charles H. Maguire
Produced by: Robert Rossen
Composed by: Kenyon Hopkins
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