Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.

Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason
as Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie
as Sarah Packard

George C. Scott
as Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick
as Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton
as Findley

Michael Constantine
as Big John

Stefan Gierasch
as Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow
as Turk

Jake LaMotta
as Bartender