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| Author | Walter Tevis |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
Publication date | 1959 |
The Hustler is a 1959 debut novel by American writer Walter Tevis. It tells the story of a young pool hustler, Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson, who challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats.[1] The novel was well-received by critics, and was adapted into a 1961 film of the same title, starring Paul Newman as Fast Eddie, Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats, and Piper Laurie as Sarah. A sequel, The Color of Money, was published in 1984.
- ^ "Famed Pool Player, Minnesota Fats, Dies". Chicago Tribune. January 18, 1996. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2021.