Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
as Eddie Felson
as Vincent Lauria
as Carmen
as Janelle
as Julian
as Orvis
as Amos
as Grady Seasons
as Diane at Bar
as Lou in Child World
as Guy in Crowd
as Earl at Chalkies
as Kennedy
as Child World Customer #1
as Child World Customer #2
as Referee #1
as "Two Brothers/Stranger" Player
as Congratulating Spectator
as Chuck the Bartender
as Player in Casino Bar
as Guy at Janelle's
as Congratulating Spectator
as Julian's Friend in Green Room
as Dud
as Casino Bar Band Singer/Julian's Flirt
as Duke
as Congratulating Spectator
as Narrator - Resorts International
as Moselle's Opponent
as Third Latin Guy
as First Latin Guy
as Referee #2
as Eye Doctor
as Tom
as Skinny Player on the Road
as Guy Who Calls Dud
as Second Latin Guy
as Bartender Who Bets
as Casino Bar Band Member
as High Roller #1
as Congratulating Spectator
as Waitress
as Chief Justice Tournament
as High Roller #2
as Casino Bar Band Member
as Casino Clerk
as Casino Bar Band Member
as Moselle
as Narrator (voice)
