This screening includes The Hustler
- Date and time:
- Sat, Sept 21, 2013, From 3–5:14 pm
- Runtime:
- 2 hr 14 min
- Cost:
- Free, but ticketed
Series: City Lights Film Series
About The Hustler
- Year Released:
- 1961
- Genres:
- Drama
- Metadata:
Small-time pool hustler Eddie Felson wants to break into the big leagues by challenging legendary shark “Minnesota Fats” (Jackie Gleason) in a high-stakes game. Eddie is left mentally and financially devastated due to his own foolish pride rather than a lack of ability. Taking shelter in Greenwich Village with the equally troubled Sarah (Piper Laurie), Eddie must resist his self-sabotaging tendencies if he wants a second chance. Paul Newman’s embodiment of the deeply tormented but undeniably appealing drifter reaches perfection with his iconic performance as “Fast Eddie.” (35mm presentation)