about the movie : A boozing pool shark works his way up the ranks from small pool halls to the big-time in the Midwest. Along the way, he picks up a promoter and a girlfriend, who was a former hooker, and wants to face the challenge of playing "Minnesota Fats", the best of the best.

Starring: Paul Newman, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie, Jackie Gleason, Myron McCormick
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Produced by: Robert Rossen