Connections
Followed by
The Color of Money (1986)
Referenced in
Vivre Sa Vie (1962)
Nana stands in front of a poster for this film.
Nana stands in front of a poster for this film.
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Hustling the Hustler (1962)
(TV Episode)
Blackie Sorrell mentions seeing "that movie with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason."
Blackie Sorrell mentions seeing "that movie with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason."
The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
Ginchô wataridori (1971)
Poster of Paul Newman playing Eddie Felson is seen hanging in the pool hall where Ryu practices.
Poster of Paul Newman playing Eddie Felson is seen hanging in the pool hall where Ryu practices.
The Projectionist (1971)
The Projectionist imitates Minnesota Fats at the pool hall and mentions Paul Newman.
The Projectionist imitates Minnesota Fats at the pool hall and mentions Paul Newman.
Cannon: The Salinas Jackpot (1971)
(TV Episode)
Tom Skerritt's character says "Ever since I saw that movie, I always wanted to play pool with a fat man"
Tom Skerritt's character says "Ever since I saw that movie, I always wanted to play pool with a fat man"
The Odd Couple: The Hustler (1973)
(TV Episode)
Movie title used in title
Movie title used in title
All in the Family: Archie Is Cursed (1973)
(TV Episode)
When Edith sees Irene's pool cue case, she notes that Paul Newman had one like that in "The Rustler."
When Edith sees Irene's pool cue case, she notes that Paul Newman had one like that in "The Rustler."
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974)
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1979)
direct references about breaking Chip's thumbs
direct references about breaking Chip's thumbs
Tilt (1979)
Tilt chalks her hands and says, "I saw this in a movie once. It was called THE HUSTLER."
Tilt chalks her hands and says, "I saw this in a movie once. It was called THE HUSTLER."
The Wanderers (1979)
The Outsiders (1983)
The movie theatre at the beginning and end of the film is showing The Hustler.
The movie theatre at the beginning and end of the film is showing The Hustler.
Automan: The Great Pretender (1983)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned
Title mentioned
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Shag (1989)
The Romanov Stones (1993)
Sunny Side Up (1994)
The Simpsons: Homer Loves Flanders (1994)
(TV Episode)
When playing pool with Flanders, Homer calls himself "Springfield Fats."
When playing pool with Flanders, Homer calls himself "Springfield Fats."
Pulp Fiction (1994)
During the taxicab sequence, in the process shot of the streets behind the cab, a marquee is visible advertising 'The Hustler'.
During the taxicab sequence, in the process shot of the streets behind the cab, a marquee is visible advertising 'The Hustler'.
From the Journals of Jean Seberg (1995)
mentioned as a film directed by Rossen
mentioned as a film directed by Rossen
Animaniacs: The Tiger Prince/All the Words in the English Language/The Kid in the Lid/Method to Her Madness (1995)
(TV Episode)
Eddie and Fats caricatures play billiards in Slappy's acting class.
Eddie and Fats caricatures play billiards in Slappy's acting class.
Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (1996)
(TV Movie)
Ricky briefly discusses 'The Hustler'.
Ricky briefly discusses 'The Hustler'.
Seinfeld: The Doll (1996)
(TV Episode)
dialogue quoted
dialogue quoted
Trainspotting (1996)
Brassed Off (1996)
Danny refers to pool-playing Andy as "Fast Eddie", the protagonist of "The Hustler".
Danny refers to pool-playing Andy as "Fast Eddie", the protagonist of "The Hustler".
Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997)
(TV Movie)
Hidden Hollywood features scores of scenes from past movies, some in passing reference and many clips from various movies.
Hidden Hollywood features scores of scenes from past movies, some in passing reference and many clips from various movies.
Frogs for Snakes (1998)
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Werewolf (1998)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Tom during the pool hall scene
Referenced by Tom during the pool hall scene
Rounders (1998)
Expecting Mercy (2000)
a character talks about wanting to be like fast eddie
a character talks about wanting to be like fast eddie
The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1970)
Paul Newman mentions this film
Paul Newman mentions this film
Almost Famous (2000)
Manager telling wife/girlfriend something that the audience can't hear - woman's suicide attempt follows
Manager telling wife/girlfriend something that the audience can't hear - woman's suicide attempt follows
Clara y Elena (2001)
The film is mentioned by the cuban boyfriend of Carmen Maura
The film is mentioned by the cuban boyfriend of Carmen Maura
Poolhall Junkies (2002)
Road to Perdition (2002)
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
mentioned in documentary
mentioned in documentary
Midsomer Murders: A Tale of Two Hamlets (2003)
(TV Episode)
After playing pool Troy is referred to as "minnesota Truy."
After playing pool Troy is referred to as "minnesota Truy."
The Art of 'The Sting' (2005)
(Video)
mentioned by Paul Newman
mentioned by Paul Newman
Thank God You're Here: Episode #1.4 (2007)
(TV Episode)
Dave Foley claims that Fast Eddie Felson was a previous winner on the show.
Dave Foley claims that Fast Eddie Felson was a previous winner on the show.
Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson and the Search for Greatness (2007)
(Video)
This doc discusses the making of the film
This doc discusses the making of the film
Milestones in Cinema History: The Hustler (2007)
(Video)
This documentary is the official making of the film
This documentary is the official making of the film
Swimming with Sharks: The Art of the Hustle (2007)
(Video)
Disusses real pool sharks in relation to the ones portrayed in the film
Disusses real pool sharks in relation to the ones portrayed in the film
Panel Quiz Attack 25: Episode dated 8 July 2007 (2007)
(TV Episode)
referenced by name.
referenced by name.
White Night (2007)
The caracther "Minnesota Fats" is mentioned during a play of poole.
The caracther "Minnesota Fats" is mentioned during a play of poole.
Nip/Tuck: Joyce and Sharon Monroe (2007)
(TV Episode)
Minnesota Fats is mentioned in dialogue
Minnesota Fats is mentioned in dialogue
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
(Video)
Mentioned once.
Mentioned once.
Face Eater (2008)
In the pool hall scene in Face Eater, there is a poster of Jackie Gleason from the film The Hustler.
In the pool hall scene in Face Eater, there is a poster of Jackie Gleason from the film The Hustler.
NCIS: Hide and Seek (2009)
(TV Episode)
One of the suspect's false IDs bears the pseudonym Eddie Felson which DiNozzo identifies as a reference to the character Fast Eddie Felson, played by Paul Newman.
One of the suspect's false IDs bears the pseudonym Eddie Felson which DiNozzo identifies as a reference to the character Fast Eddie Felson, played by Paul Newman.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.118 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of the Final Jeopardy! clue in the category "The Academy Awards"
Subject of the Final Jeopardy! clue in the category "The Academy Awards"
How to Make Trick Shots (2010)
(Video)
Mike Sigel identifies certain shots as having been used in the film
Mike Sigel identifies certain shots as having been used in the film
Born to Ride (2011)
"You and your buddy been hustling us" "This ain't no Paul Newman movie"
"You and your buddy been hustling us" "This ain't no Paul Newman movie"
Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011)
hustling mentioned in reference to Paul Newman
hustling mentioned in reference to Paul Newman
EastEnders: Episode dated 3 February 2012 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Fatboy says to Whitney, "You can't be no youth club worker without knowing how to play pool! You know what, Fats is going to have to teach you, alright? It'll be like that film, you know with Paul Newman? What is it called? It's a great film, man! It's called... The Hustler, you ever seen it?"
Fatboy says to Whitney, "You can't be no youth club worker without knowing how to play pool! You know what, Fats is going to have to teach you, alright? It'll be like that film, you know with Paul Newman? What is it called? It's a great film, man! It's called... The Hustler, you ever seen it?"
Jeopardy!: Episode #28.201 (2012)
(TV Episode)
referenced in clue in "Role Call" category
referenced in clue in "Role Call" category
Featured in
Portrait of an Actor (1971)
clip of George C. Scott
clip of George C. Scott
Precious Images (1986)
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
(TV Movie)
Forever Lulu (2000)
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002)
(TV Movie)
Shirtless: Hollywood's Sexiest Men (2002)
(TV Movie)
The Hustler: The Inside Story (2002)
(Video)
The Essentials: The Hustler (2006)
(TV Episode)
This documentary discusses and features The Hustler (1961).
This documentary discusses and features The Hustler (1961).
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008)
(TV Movie)
This film is #6 on the "Sports" list.
This film is #6 on the "Sports" list.
20 to 1: Hollywood's Hot List (2009)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown in a segment on Paul Newman.
Clips shown in a segment on Paul Newman.
Spoofed in
Kingpin (1996)
