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The Hustler (Blu-Ray) - 50th Anniversary Edition in May
More Blu from Fox as they have announced The Hustler (Blu-Ray) - 50th Anniversary Edition for release on May 17th.
New bonus features (below), as well as a 24 page collectible book will be part of this edition.
Retail will be 4.99, but it is available at ClassicFlix.com for only 7.99.
SYNOPSIS:
With his boyish grin and laid-back good looks, Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) has fleeced his share of pool-hall gamblers. Now the brash pool shark is after the king of the cue stick: Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason). But after losing to Fats in a grueling, 36-hour match, Eddie hits the skids. Only the intervention of a ruthless gambler (George C. Scott) - who stakes his claim to Eddie's soul - can teach this hustler the cruel art of winning.
Racking up nine Academy Award Nominations, including Best Picture, this powerful and provocative cinematic masterpiece explodes on screen – as never before – on Blu-ray!
BONUS FEATURES:
New bonus features (below), as well as a 24 page collectible book will be part of this edition.
Retail will be 4.99, but it is available at ClassicFlix.com for only 7.99.
SYNOPSIS:
With his boyish grin and laid-back good looks, Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) has fleeced his share of pool-hall gamblers. Now the brash pool shark is after the king of the cue stick: Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason). But after losing to Fats in a grueling, 36-hour match, Eddie hits the skids. Only the intervention of a ruthless gambler (George C. Scott) - who stakes his claim to Eddie's soul - can teach this hustler the cruel art of winning.
Racking up nine Academy Award Nominations, including Best Picture, this powerful and provocative cinematic masterpiece explodes on screen – as never before – on Blu-ray!
BONUS FEATURES:
- Commentary by Paul Newman, Carol Rossen (Robert Rossen's Daughter), Dede Allen (Editor), Stefan Gierasch (Actor), Ulu Grosbard (Assistant Director), Richard Schickel (Film Critic, Time Magazine) and Jeff Young (Film Historian)
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Featurettes:
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Paul Newman at Fox \*\*
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Jackie Gleason: The Big Man \*\*
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The Real Hustler: Walter Travis \*\*
- Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson and The Search for Greatness
- Milestones in Cinema History: The Making of The Hustler
- Swimming with Sharks: The Art of the Hustle
- The Hustler: The Inside Story
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Paul Newman at Fox \*\*
- Paul Newman: Hollywood's Cool Hand Documentary
- Trick Shot Analysis of Five Scenes
- How to Make the Shot featuring five scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- PLUS: 24 Page Collectible Book