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The Player

The Player

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

Genres

Drama

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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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

05 November 1971

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rudolf Wanderone Jr.

Rudolf Wanderone Jr.

Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)

Jerry Como

Jerry Como

Lou Marchesi

Rae Phillips

Rae Phillips

Sylvia

Carey Wilmot

Carey Wilmot

Linda

Thomas DeMartini

Thomas DeMartini

One-Pocket Joey

Jack Colavita

Jack Colavita

Jack Colavita

Victor Anthony

Victor Anthony

Bill

Gordon Ogden

Gordon Ogden

Walsh

Lee Edwards

Lee Edwards

Ed

Dick Nelson

Dick Nelson

Phil, The Peanut Butter Man

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