The Hustler - (Rossen;1961;USA) - ****
A pool player with a self-destructive attitude loses to a long-time champion, he gets a gambler for a manager to rise back up the ladder and win in a second match.
An excellent film and one of the best of the 60's. Paul Newman and George C. Scott are in top form in this film. Gleason and Laurie also have strong supporting performances. I'm glad it wasn't a head-on film just on the game, but on the character himself. The film follows his down and outs rather then the game. I also appreciate the dialogue in the film too. I really wanna see Cool Hand Luke now.