The Hustler

Summary

The Hustler is a film^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• The Hustler received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White^[3].
• The Hustler received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White^[4].
• The Hustler received the BAFTA Award for Best Film^[5].
• The Hustler received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films^[6].
• The Hustler's instance of is recorded as film^[7].
• The Hustler was directed by Robert Rossen^[8].
• Robert Rossen wrote the screenplay for The Hustler^[9].
• Sidney Carroll wrote the screenplay for The Hustler^[10].
• The Hustler's composer is recorded as Kenyon Hopkins^[11].
• The Hustler's genre is drama film^[12].
• The Hustler's genre is sport film^[13].
• The Hustler's genre is film based on a novel^[14].
• The Hustler's based on is recorded as The Hustler^[15].
• The Hustler was followed by The Color of Money^[16].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Paul Newman^[17].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Jackie Gleason^[18].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Piper Laurie^[19].
• A cast member of The Hustler was George C. Scott^[20].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Vincent Gardenia^[21].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Jake LaMotta^[22].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Murray Hamilton^[23].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Michael Constantine^[24].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Stefan Gierasch^[25].
• A cast member of The Hustler was Myron McCormick^[26].
• The Hustler was produced by Robert Rossen^[27].

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Authorship and Creation

The Hustler was produced by Robert Rossen^[27]. It was directed by Robert Rossen^[8]. Screenwriters include Robert Rossen^[9] and Sidney Carroll^[10]. Cast members include Paul Newman^[17], Jackie Gleason^[18], Piper Laurie^[19], George C. Scott^[20], Vincent Gardenia^[21], and Jake LaMotta^[22].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1961^[28], September 25, 1961^[29], October 26, 1961^[30], and December 5, 1961^[31]. The original language of The Hustler was English^[32]. Genres include drama film^[12], sport film^[13], and film based on a novel^[14]. It is part of National Film Registry^[33]. It was distributed by video on demand^[34].

Subject and Themes

The Hustler's main subject is gambling^[35].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White^[3]; Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White^[4]; BAFTA Award for Best Film^[5], a film award category^[36], in United Kingdom^[37]; and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films^[6], a film award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1929^[40]. Reviews include 8.7/10^[41] and 94%^[42].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Hustler's after a work by is recorded as Walter Tevis^[43]. It was followed by The Color of Money^[16].

Why It Matters

The Hustler has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

FAQs

What awards did The Hustler receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White^[3], Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White^[4], BAFTA Award for Best Film^[5], and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films^[6].