“THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom.”

The Player

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1971

1h 44m

·Movie

Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Thomas DeMartini

Status

Released

Language

Keywords

sportspool billiards

Cast

Rudolf Wanderone Jr.

Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)

Jerry Como

Lou Marchesi

Rae Phillips

Sylvia

Carey Wilmot

Linda

Thomas DeMartini

One-Pocket Joey

Jack Colavita

Victor Anthony

Bill

Gordon Ogden

Walsh

Lee Edwards

Dick Nelson

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