Review of The Hustler (1961) by Colby D — 08 Dec 2007
Fats says, "Preach! Go down and get me some White Tavern whiskey, a glass and some ice." Then Eddie says, "Preacher! Go on down and get me some bourbon. J. T. S. Brown. No ice, no glass.".
Walter Tevis, who wrote the 1959 novel on which the film is based, said, "I once saw a fat pool player with a facial tic. I once saw another pool player who was physically graceful. Both were minor hustlers, as far as I could tell. Both seemed loud and vain -- with little dignity and grace, unlike my fat pool player.
"After 'The Hustler' was published, one of them claimed to 'be' Minnesota Fats.
"This is ridiculous. I made up Minnesota Fats -- name and all -- as surely as Disney made up Donald Duck.".
This review of The Hustler (1961) was written by Colby D on 08 Dec 2007.
The Hustler has generally received very positive reviews.
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