#the hustler 1961

[sam-rothstein]

The Hustler (1961), dir. Robert Rossen

[oscarupsets]

Both films from 1961 were adapted screenplays that spurred additional films - West Side Story was adapted from the 1957 Broadway musical and adapted again in 2021 by Steven Spielberg, while The Hustler was adapted from the 1959 book and continued with a 1986 sequel. I can already tell you that the sequel, The Color of Money, will not be mentioned as a future upset, but will get Paul Newman his one Academy Award win!

West Side Story feels ridiculously cheesy at times, but Leonard Bernstein nails the soundtrack, the dancing is good, and the production quality is ahead of its time. It's an absolute classic and a joy to watch.

(FYI: The "one major role" that was mentioned as not terrific was Richard Beymer as Tony)

There was overwhelming support for The Hustler as the upset for 1961, and I'm still trying to understand why. I sat through the first 10-15 minutes so optimistic that it was going to be a good film, and after the first 30-45 minutes I debated if I wanted to finish it at all.

The plot was decent and the film style was quite pleasing to watch, but it was overwhelmingly slow and could not hold my interest at all! I tried my best!

At the 34th Academy Awards, West Side Story took home the second highest number of Oscars to date (and 4th highest of all time), missing out on only one Oscar for Screenplay.

The Hustler was nominated for 9 Oscars, the third highest of the night, and took home two for Art Direction and Cinematography.

George Chakiris and Rita Moreno (as Bernardo and Anita, respectively), were awarded at both the Oscars and the Golden Globes for their performances.

Unofficial Review: This ain't an upset. Unless I'm SERIOUSLY missing something about The Hustler.

[sesiondemadrugada]

The Hustler (Robert Rossen, 1961).

[barstoolblues]

i can make any man a lesbian

[ethanhuntfemmefatale]

that movie was fucking brutal

[maguireboyd]

The Hustler (1961) and The Color of Money (1986)

CAP: You're too hungry. / ...I'm hungry again, and you bled that back into me. / [no text]

[yestergaze]

Jackie Gleason was born on February 20, 1916. He was known as "The Great One" for he was an actor, comedian, writer and composer. He is best remembered today for the 1950s sitcom, The Honeymooners. He also starred in The Jackie Gleason Show which ran on TV from the mid-1950s till 1970. His notable movie roles include The Hustler (1961) and three Smokey and the Bandit films (1977 to 1983). He died in 1987 at the age of 71.

[sam-rothstein]

The Hustler (1961) // Scarface (1983)

[turgidmuff]

The Hustler 1961 dir. Robert Rossen

[queer-cinephile]

our enhanced photo of classic actor Paul Newman, who starred in films such as The Hustler (1961), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), and The Sting (1973)

[citizenscreen]

Piper Laurie and Paul Newman in Robert Rossen’s THE HUSTLER (1961). 🎭💕

[usafphantom2]

B-58 Escape Capsule

When the B-58 Hustler entered service in 1961, the three crew members had typical ejection seats, but ejection from the Hustler at very high speed proved extremely dangerous. To improve aircrew survivability, the Stanley Aircraft Corp. developed an ejection capsule which was retrofitted into the aircraft in late 1962. It allowed aircrew to eject safely at twice the speed of sound and from as high as 70,000 feet.

The capsule sealed the aircrew inside airtight clamshell doors, and air for the pressurized capsule came from the independent oxygen supply system. When activated, a harness system secured the occupant, and the clamshell doors closed. The occupant could either continue the ejection by firing the rocket motor or remain secure in the capsule until a lower altitude where he no longer needed a pressurized cabin. The pilot's capsule also had the control stick and other controls needed to fly the aircraft to a lower altitude. After ejection, a parachute lowered the entire capsule to the ground, and shock absorbers eased the impact. If the capsule landed in water, manually operated flotation cells turned it into a life raft and provided stability.

[ethanhuntfemmefatale]

paul newman has the same smile as lizzy caplan

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the hustler (1961) dir. robert rossen // supernatural 2x07

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Sean Connery3

paul newman - Hustler

Neil Young at a Warner Bros party in Hollywood; captured by Brad Elterman (1977)

Sophia loren in the mid 50s enjoying a nice game of pool

Jayne Mansfield pool

The Hustler 1961

Ocean’s 11 (1960)

Pool Parlor, 1942, Jacob Lawrence

The Color of Money

Le Roy Neiman - Bunnies Playing Pool

Maurice Gibb Bee Gees billiards iconic RIP icon

dean martin pool

Diesel Calls the Shots

Jimi Hendrix shoots pool at the Bel Air home of John and Michelle Phillips in Los Angeles, California, July 1, 1967