The Hustler Collection

The Hustler Collection comprises two films released between 1961 and 1986. The collection centers on the character of Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson, beginning with the 1961 film The Hustler, directed by Robert Rossen. This initial installment portrays Felson's early career as a young pool hustler and his challenging encounter with the renowned Minnesota Fats. The Hustler achieved both critical acclaim and commercial viability, garnering multiple Academy Award nominations and generating a revenue of $7,600,000. The collection continues the story over 25 years later in The Color of Money, directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1986. This film features Newman reprising his role as Fast Eddie, now retired from the pool circuit. The narrative follows his return to the game and his mentorship of a young hustler. The entire collection has a total runtime of 253 minutes and a reported budget of $15,800,000, with a total revenue of $59,893,982 across both films.