The Hustler [Blu-ray] [1961]

Racking up nine Academy Award® nominations*, including Best Picture, this powerful and provocative cinematic masterpiece explodes on screen--as never before--on Blu-ray. Paul Newman electrifies in his brilliant portrayal of Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant hustler whose unbridled ambition drives him to challenge legendary pool player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason)--but the stakes are higher than either of them could have imagined. *1961: Best Picture, Director, Actor (Paul Newman), Actress (Piper Laurie), Supporting Actor (Jackie Gleason), Supporting Actor (George C. Scott), Art Direction (B&W--won), Cinematography (B&W--won), Adapted Screenplay. Special Features: Milestones in Cinema History: The HustlerAudio commentary by Paul Newman, Carol Rossen, Dede Allen, Stefan Gierasch, Ulu Grosbard, Richard Schickel and Jeff YoungPaul Newman at FoxJackie Gleason: The Big ManThe Real Hustler: Walter TevisLife in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson and the Search for GreatnessSwimming with Sharks: The Art of the HustleThe Hustler: The Inside StoryPaul Newman: Hollywood’s Cool HandTrick Shot Analysis by Mike MasseyHow to Make the Shot with Mike Massey, featuring five scenesTheatrical trailer