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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 Hustler Audio commentary by Paul Newman, Carol Rossen, Dede Allen, Stefan Gierasch, Ulu Grosbard, Richard Schickel and Jeff Young Paul Newman at Fox Jackie Gleason: The Big Man The Real Hustler: Walter Tevis Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson and the Search for Greatness Swimming with Sharks: The Art of the Hustle The Hustler: The Inside Story Paul Newman: Hollywood’s Cool Hand Trick Shot Analysis by Mike Massey How to Make the Shot with Mike Massey, featuring five scenes Theatrical trailer