Despite the seedy settings (so evocative that they are almost a character in the story), this is almost a traditional morality play about humility and redemption.
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This review of The Hustler (1961) was written by Nell Minow and published by Movie Mom on 27 Jul 2002.
The Hustler has generally received very positive reviews.
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