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The Player

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The Player

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

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1h 44m

1971

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

Synopsis

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

Drama

sportspool billiards

Cast & Crew

Rudolf Wanderone Jr.

as Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)

Jerry Como

as Lou Marchesi

Rae Phillips

as Sylvia

Carey Wilmot

as Linda

Thomas DeMartini

as One-Pocket Joey

Jack Colavita

as Jack Colavita

Victor Anthony

as Bill

Gordon Ogden

as Walsh

Lee Edwards

as Ed

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