The Player (1971)
THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom.
104 min
The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.
- Release date
- November 5, 1971
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Minnesota Fats as Minnesota Fats
- Jerry Como as Lou Marchesi
- Rae Phillips as Sylvia
- Carey Wilmot as Linda
- Jack Colavita as Jack Colavita
- Dick Nelson as Phil, the peanut butter man
- Thomas DeMartini as One-Pocket Joey
- Victor Anthony as Bill
- Gordon Ogden as Walsh
- Lee Edwards as Ed
Crew
- Thomas DeMartini · Director
- Thomas DeMartini · Writer
- Shorty Rogers · Composer
- George Gilbert Dougherty · Cinematographer
- George Gilbert Dougherty · Editor