I just got a 2 disc DVD deluxe version of The Hustler. I haven't seen this movie since the early 60's. Yeah, I'm that old. The second DVD has lots of commentaries about the filming, the trick shots, trivia, etc.
I basically remember that Piper Laurie was in the film and boxer Jake LaMotta played a bartender in the film. I also remember that Bobby Darin was originally cast as Fast Eddie. That's all I recall after all these years. I understand that there were several notable pool/billiard figures who had cameo appearances in the film. Can anyone enlighten me about who had appearances in the film and what I might look out for to help identify them?
Any other trivia will also help me enjoy this movie. I watch a movie I've seen two years ago and it's like watching it for the first time. Fifty years is a time warp.
P.S. While I live in Lafayette, LA, I grew up in the Bronx and as a young man I lived in the local pool halls while the rest of my friends got lost in the drug culture. In my neighborhood the most desired cues were Bushkas and Palmers. (I repeat, "in my neighborhood") I was never able to afford either and eventually life careers drew me away from pool for too many years before I came back. I enjoy this site a lot and am more than impressed by the knowledge and history that so many of you have.
I basically remember that Piper Laurie was in the film and boxer Jake LaMotta played a bartender in the film. I also remember that Bobby Darin was originally cast as Fast Eddie. That's all I recall after all these years. I understand that there were several notable pool/billiard figures who had cameo appearances in the film. Can anyone enlighten me about who had appearances in the film and what I might look out for to help identify them?
Any other trivia will also help me enjoy this movie. I watch a movie I've seen two years ago and it's like watching it for the first time. Fifty years is a time warp.
P.S. While I live in Lafayette, LA, I grew up in the Bronx and as a young man I lived in the local pool halls while the rest of my friends got lost in the drug culture. In my neighborhood the most desired cues were Bushkas and Palmers. (I repeat, "in my neighborhood") I was never able to afford either and eventually life careers drew me away from pool for too many years before I came back. I enjoy this site a lot and am more than impressed by the knowledge and history that so many of you have.