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A really terrific bargain . Lots of extras , such as changing to B & W mode. Good comms . Fast Dispatch . Thank you
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Not used it yet but new & sealed
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If it was percieved by the critical fraternity that Paul Newman was more impressive in The Colour of Money, its sequal, then one of the great travesties of our time has been done. Coupled of course with the loss of this film, in the best picture stakes, to West-Side Story. The Hustler was Robert Rossen's cimematic masterpiece, and, for all the stylistics and photography employed, it is the contest of talent over self-assurance that makes the lasting immpression. Newman sneers, barks and grins his way through a consistantly impressive script with deadbeat conviction, all the while oblivious to Robert Rossens stark landscapes, and cynical world. Newman is at times breathtaking as 'Fast' Eddy Felson, a young and talented pool hustler in search of the holy grail, the legendary Minnesota Fats. A strong supporting performance from Piper Laurie, adds a romantic interest , and ultimately highlights the importance of love, over the all-mighty dollar. George C. Scott impresses as an evil gambling-adict, while somehow Newman is the only one you see. Piper Laurie's melodramatic character traits threaten to upstage, but it's Newman all the way. Jammed full of quotable lines, this film sometimes risks losing itself in the moment, but it is the very excellent script, and Newman's performance as the greatest anti-hero to date, that sets this aside as one of the greatest post-noir acheivements of our times. Whatever you think of West-Side Story there is no denying the more enduring of the two, or indeed the more affecting. Whatever you think of West Side Story, this is glorious.Read full review
Absolute classic, a young Eddie Felson, Paul Newman, takes on Minnesota Fats, Jackie Gleason, at pool but the story is more about Newman's character developing from a cocky, 'know it all' idealist to a quieter, more mature realist.
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