1 00:00:38,423 --> 00:00:41,134 - Yes, sir. - I got a little grease in this lining. 2 00:00:41,135 --> 00:00:45,305 It'll take a half-hour to check it. You want me to fill her up, too? 3 00:00:45,306 --> 00:00:48,466 - You better check the oil, too. - Yes, sir. 4 00:00:50,853 --> 00:00:53,648 - You boys just passing through? - Yeah. 5 00:00:53,649 --> 00:00:56,222 Pittsburgh? Coming in or going out? 6 00:00:56,860 --> 00:01:01,406 - Going in, to a sales convention tomorrow. - What do you guys sell? 7 00:01:01,407 --> 00:01:05,163 We sell drug supplies. He is going to get an award. 8 00:01:06,788 --> 00:01:11,285 He sold $17,000 worth last month. Fastest boy in the territory. 9 00:01:11,376 --> 00:01:13,666 Yeah. Fastest and the "bestest." 10 00:01:14,046 --> 00:01:17,647 - Another round, one for him and yourself. - Thanks. 11 00:01:18,176 --> 00:01:20,441 Sure is a hot day for driving. 12 00:01:22,180 --> 00:01:25,740 Late afternoon is better. You have plenty of time. 13 00:01:25,767 --> 00:01:29,108 You can make Pittsburgh in two or three hours. 14 00:01:29,606 --> 00:01:31,266 He's right. 15 00:01:34,652 --> 00:01:36,562 What do you say, Charlie? 16 00:01:36,988 --> 00:01:39,764 Play a little pool? Wait out the heat? 17 00:01:39,825 --> 00:01:41,660 It'll cost you money. Always does. 18 00:01:41,661 --> 00:01:44,821 Come on, stop stalling. Grab yourself a cue. 19 00:01:45,832 --> 00:01:47,917 Good thing he can afford it. 20 00:01:48,668 --> 00:01:51,504 Keep them coming. J. T. S. Brown. 21 00:02:12,778 --> 00:02:15,151 You miss again, you lose again. 22 00:02:19,119 --> 00:02:21,746 What is the kid in hock for so far? 23 00:02:21,747 --> 00:02:23,455 About $60, $70. 24 00:02:24,875 --> 00:02:26,454 Next game, $10. 25 00:02:27,045 --> 00:02:31,960 Nice looking boy, clean-cut. It's too bad he can't hold his liquor. 26 00:02:55,491 --> 00:03:00,407 I made it, boy! I finally made it! Come on, pay up, pay up, sucker! 27 00:03:01,248 --> 00:03:04,249 You ought to shoot craps with that luck! 28 00:03:04,543 --> 00:03:08,118 - What do you mean, luck? - You know what I mean. 29 00:03:08,255 --> 00:03:12,121 You couldn't make that shot again in a million years. 30 00:03:12,177 --> 00:03:16,589 I couldn't? Okay, set them up the way they were before. 31 00:03:17,223 --> 00:03:20,563 - Why? - Set them up the way they were before. 32 00:03:20,727 --> 00:03:24,690 I'll bet you $20 that I make that shot the same way again. 33 00:03:24,691 --> 00:03:28,266 Nobody can make that shot, not even a lucky lush. 34 00:03:37,038 --> 00:03:38,580 How is that? 35 00:03:41,125 --> 00:03:44,044 - Is that the way they were before? - Yeah, that's it. 36 00:03:44,045 --> 00:03:45,565 Come on, put it up. 37 00:04:06,779 --> 00:04:08,652 Set them up again. 38 00:04:11,409 --> 00:04:13,439 Come on, set them up again. 39 00:04:14,079 --> 00:04:16,956 You're drunk, boy. I'm not betting you anymore. 40 00:04:16,957 --> 00:04:18,499 What do you mean? 41 00:04:20,002 --> 00:04:24,423 Let's leave. We have to be at that convention in the morning. 42 00:04:24,424 --> 00:04:29,470 Up the flagpole with the convention! Come on, I got my money on the table. 43 00:04:29,471 --> 00:04:32,151 - I don't want it. - I'll try you. 44 00:04:40,817 --> 00:04:45,748 Don't be a chump. Don't bet any more money on that damn fool shot! 45 00:04:47,241 --> 00:04:50,744 You figure I'm a little drunk, I'm loaded on hemp... 46 00:04:50,745 --> 00:04:55,795 ... and you just want in real friendly while the money's still floating? 47 00:04:57,669 --> 00:04:58,701 Okay. 48 00:05:02,424 --> 00:05:04,168 Go ahead. Set them up. 49 00:05:16,565 --> 00:05:21,228 You want some easy money? Here's $105. One week's commission. 50 00:05:22,614 --> 00:05:27,076 You want to take the whole thing? Then you get a crack at your easy money. 51 00:05:27,077 --> 00:05:29,411 - I'll take a piece of that action. - Me, too. 52 00:05:29,412 --> 00:05:33,128 - No, I want him! - I'll take it out of the till. 53 00:05:35,044 --> 00:05:37,489 I'll meet you in the car, chump! 54 00:08:01,542 --> 00:08:03,251 'Morning, Henry. 55 00:08:37,874 --> 00:08:38,989 Quiet. 56 00:08:41,754 --> 00:08:43,581 Yeah, like a church. 57 00:08:49,053 --> 00:08:51,304 The Church of the Good Hustler. 58 00:08:51,390 --> 00:08:57,160 It looks like a morgue to me. Those tables are the slabs they lay the stiffs on. 59 00:08:58,689 --> 00:09:01,014 I'll be alive when I get out. 60 00:09:15,458 --> 00:09:18,032 - Any table? - Any table. 61 00:09:24,468 --> 00:09:25,168 No bar? 62 00:09:25,261 --> 00:09:30,241 No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool. Nothing else. 63 00:09:31,851 --> 00:09:33,844 This is Ames, mister. 64 00:09:43,322 --> 00:09:45,315 "This is Ames, mister." 65 00:10:15,817 --> 00:10:17,810 Nice, clean pocket-drop. 66 00:10:37,842 --> 00:10:40,452 How much am I going to win tonight? 67 00:10:46,142 --> 00:10:50,058 $10,000. I'm going to win $10,000 in one night. 68 00:10:55,194 --> 00:10:57,021 Who's going to beat me? 69 00:10:59,658 --> 00:11:02,723 Come on, Charlie. Who's going to beat me? 70 00:11:02,911 --> 00:11:05,237 Okay, nobody can beat you. 71 00:11:09,753 --> 00:11:10,702 $10,000! 72 00:11:12,464 --> 00:11:17,544 What other poolroom is there where a guy can win $10,000 in one night? 73 00:11:20,639 --> 00:11:24,575 I can remember hustling an old man for a dime a game. 74 00:11:24,769 --> 00:11:28,094 - We got company. - Are you looking for action? 75 00:11:28,898 --> 00:11:31,658 - Maybe. Want to play? - No, hell, no. 76 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:34,956 - Are you Eddie Felson? - Who's he? 77 00:11:35,782 --> 00:11:39,242 - What's your game? What do you shoot? - You name it, we shoot it. 78 00:11:39,243 --> 00:11:41,161 Friend, I'm not trying to hustle. 79 00:11:41,162 --> 00:11:46,103 I never hustle people that bring in leather satchels. Don't hustle me. 80 00:11:49,422 --> 00:11:54,301 I'm Eddie Felson. I shoot straight pool. Got any straight pool shooters here? 81 00:11:54,302 --> 00:11:58,483 - What straight pool game do you like? - The expensive kind. 82 00:11:59,183 --> 00:12:02,233 You came to play pool with Minnesota Fats? 83 00:12:03,562 --> 00:12:04,843 That's right. 84 00:12:07,066 --> 00:12:10,569 - Want some free advice? - How much will it cost? 85 00:12:10,570 --> 00:12:13,785 Who are you, his manager, friend, his stooge? 86 00:12:13,907 --> 00:12:15,283 He's my partner. 87 00:12:16,452 --> 00:12:19,197 - Well-heeled partner? - We got enough. 88 00:12:20,707 --> 00:12:24,627 Take the boy home. Fats doesn't need your money. You can't beat him. 89 00:12:24,628 --> 00:12:29,268 No one's beaten him in 15 years. He's the best in the country. 90 00:12:29,758 --> 00:12:32,189 You got that wrong, mister. I am. 91 00:12:33,304 --> 00:12:38,684 Okay, I told you about Minnesota Fats. You just go ahead and play him, friend. 92 00:12:38,685 --> 00:12:40,936 Tell me where I can find him, friend. 93 00:12:40,937 --> 00:12:44,566 He comes in this poolroom every night at 8:00 on the nose. 94 00:12:44,567 --> 00:12:46,542 Stay here, he'll find you. 95 00:14:14,250 --> 00:14:17,011 - You shoot a good stick. - Thank you. 96 00:14:17,587 --> 00:14:22,762 - Do you shoot straight pool, mister? - Now and then, you know how it is. 97 00:14:26,054 --> 00:14:28,540 You're Minnesota Fats, aren't you? 98 00:14:31,227 --> 00:14:35,562 They say you're the best in the country, where I come from. 99 00:14:35,565 --> 00:14:36,810 Is that a fact? 100 00:14:39,236 --> 00:14:43,157 They say that old Fats shoots the eyes off them balls. 101 00:14:44,701 --> 00:14:47,369 - Where are you from? - California. Oakland. 102 00:14:47,370 --> 00:14:51,665 California. Is your name Felson? Eddie Felson? 103 00:14:52,668 --> 00:14:53,913 That's right. 104 00:14:54,337 --> 00:14:56,892 I hear you've been looking for me. 105 00:14:57,548 --> 00:14:59,343 Yeah, that's right, too. 106 00:15:00,802 --> 00:15:04,883 Big John, do you think this boy is a hustler? 107 00:15:11,313 --> 00:15:14,944 Do you like to gamble? Gamble money on pool games? 108 00:15:16,361 --> 00:15:19,026 Let's shoot a game of straight pool. 109 00:15:21,158 --> 00:15:22,700 $100? 110 00:15:23,619 --> 00:15:27,855 You shoot bigtime pool. Everyone says you shoot bigtime pool. 111 00:15:29,209 --> 00:15:31,254 Let's make it $200 a game. 112 00:15:33,922 --> 00:15:38,893 Now I know why they call you "Fast Eddie." You talk my kind of talk. 113 00:15:40,764 --> 00:15:42,756 Sausage, rack them up! 114 00:16:17,554 --> 00:16:20,223 - How do you feel? - Fast and loose, man. 115 00:16:20,224 --> 00:16:21,744 In the gut, I mean? 116 00:16:22,268 --> 00:16:23,976 Tight but good. 117 00:16:49,127 --> 00:16:50,922 Willie, hang on to that. 118 00:17:14,781 --> 00:17:16,275 You break. 119 00:17:38,099 --> 00:17:40,091 I didn't leave you much. 120 00:17:49,653 --> 00:17:51,313 You left enough. 121 00:17:53,282 --> 00:17:54,942 Six in the corner. 122 00:18:08,924 --> 00:18:10,595 Fifteen, in the corner. 123 00:18:17,934 --> 00:18:19,345 Ace, in the side. 124 00:18:25,985 --> 00:18:27,017 Eight. 125 00:18:36,414 --> 00:18:37,528 Ten. 126 00:18:44,632 --> 00:18:45,663 Eleven. 127 00:18:48,010 --> 00:18:51,878 He is great! That old fat man. 128 00:18:52,515 --> 00:18:54,945 Look how he moves. Like a dancer! 129 00:18:55,142 --> 00:18:56,638 Twelve, cross-eyed. 130 00:18:57,729 --> 00:19:00,565 And those fingers, them chubby fingers... 131 00:19:01,275 --> 00:19:03,896 ... and that stroke... 132 00:19:04,069 --> 00:19:07,229 ... like he's playing a violin. - Five ball. 133 00:19:08,617 --> 00:19:10,159 Eight ball. 134 00:19:15,791 --> 00:19:17,333 Four long. 135 00:19:31,350 --> 00:19:32,809 Cross corner. 136 00:19:40,860 --> 00:19:42,189 Nice shot. 137 00:19:47,034 --> 00:19:48,197 Safe. 138 00:20:03,511 --> 00:20:04,459 Safe. 139 00:20:20,572 --> 00:20:22,422 Seven ball in the corner. 140 00:20:36,047 --> 00:20:37,589 Six in the corner. 141 00:20:40,093 --> 00:20:41,921 One twenty-five, game. 142 00:20:42,263 --> 00:20:43,294 Thirteen. 143 00:20:45,224 --> 00:20:46,256 Five. 144 00:20:47,477 --> 00:20:48,722 Ten. 145 00:20:50,396 --> 00:20:51,725 Game! 146 00:20:54,818 --> 00:20:56,895 Two in the corner. 147 00:20:57,613 --> 00:20:59,155 Thirteen. 148 00:21:00,908 --> 00:21:02,568 One twenty-five, game. 149 00:21:09,918 --> 00:21:11,662 Ace in the corner. 150 00:21:15,800 --> 00:21:17,045 Three ball. 151 00:21:17,761 --> 00:21:19,338 Quit. He's too good. 152 00:21:22,933 --> 00:21:24,688 I'm going to take him! 153 00:21:25,644 --> 00:21:26,972 Your shot. 154 00:21:28,189 --> 00:21:29,434 You miss? 155 00:21:35,906 --> 00:21:38,782 You don't leave much when you miss, do you? 156 00:21:38,783 --> 00:21:41,284 That's what the game's all about. 157 00:21:46,251 --> 00:21:47,866 Two ball, side pocket. 158 00:21:54,343 --> 00:21:55,921 Very good shot. 159 00:21:56,554 --> 00:22:00,339 I have a hunch, Fat Man, it's me from here on in. 160 00:22:01,517 --> 00:22:03,243 One ball, corner pocket. 161 00:22:04,938 --> 00:22:09,783 Did that ever happen to you? Suddenly you feel like you can't miss? 162 00:22:12,571 --> 00:22:17,234 I've dreamed about this game, Fat Man, every night on the road. 163 00:22:17,744 --> 00:22:18,989 Five ball. 164 00:22:22,416 --> 00:22:24,861 This is my table, man, I own it! 165 00:22:25,210 --> 00:22:26,243 Fifteen ball. 166 00:22:28,506 --> 00:22:30,049 Seven ball. 167 00:22:31,593 --> 00:22:32,708 Four ball. 168 00:22:34,054 --> 00:22:35,382 Game! 169 00:22:43,439 --> 00:22:44,554 Eleven ball. 170 00:22:47,777 --> 00:22:48,810 Rack them! 171 00:22:48,904 --> 00:22:51,063 Ten ball in the corner. 172 00:22:58,790 --> 00:23:01,364 One ball in the corner pocket. 173 00:23:04,338 --> 00:23:05,666 Game! 174 00:23:14,224 --> 00:23:16,217 Pay the man again, Fats. 175 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:35,111 - How much are we ahead? - Approximately $1,000. 176 00:23:37,500 --> 00:23:40,537 Fats, let's shoot for $1,000 a game. 177 00:23:50,348 --> 00:23:54,142 Get me some White Tavern whiskey, a glass and some ice. 178 00:23:54,143 --> 00:23:58,771 Preacher, get me some bourbon. J. T. S. Brown, no ice, no glass. 179 00:24:02,361 --> 00:24:04,188 Get it at Johnny's. 180 00:24:05,865 --> 00:24:07,276 You got a bet. 181 00:24:37,272 --> 00:24:38,435 Cash me in. 182 00:24:47,450 --> 00:24:48,845 Two in the corner. 183 00:24:53,498 --> 00:24:54,529 Seven. 184 00:24:59,839 --> 00:25:01,915 Ace in the corner. 185 00:25:11,894 --> 00:25:13,509 Two ball, side pocket. 186 00:25:33,251 --> 00:25:35,078 One twenty-five, game. 187 00:25:35,379 --> 00:25:36,410 Ten ball. 188 00:25:41,802 --> 00:25:44,053 Will you cut that sunshine out? 189 00:26:14,255 --> 00:26:15,536 Hey, mister. 190 00:26:16,549 --> 00:26:19,585 - The name's Gordon, Bert Gordon. - Mister! 191 00:26:20,012 --> 00:26:25,312 You've been sitting in that spot for hours. Would you move? It bothers me. 192 00:26:37,865 --> 00:26:39,110 Five ball. 193 00:26:43,121 --> 00:26:44,615 That's game. 194 00:27:11,986 --> 00:27:16,779 - How much we got? - We have $11, 400 cash, in my pocket. 195 00:27:21,330 --> 00:27:25,000 Preacher, get me some breakfast. An egg sandwich and coffee. 196 00:27:25,001 --> 00:27:26,751 You want something, Charlie? 197 00:27:26,752 --> 00:27:32,092 Wait. You're coming with me to eat at the hotel. The pool game is over. 198 00:27:32,176 --> 00:27:37,170 No, it isn't, Charlie. The game is over when Fats says so. 199 00:27:37,556 --> 00:27:39,882 You wanted $10,000, you got it. 200 00:27:40,017 --> 00:27:43,578 - Get with it, will you, Charlie? - Get with what? 201 00:27:45,232 --> 00:27:50,257 You can't see it, can you, Charlie? You never have. I came after him. 202 00:27:51,196 --> 00:27:53,115 And I'm going to get him. 203 00:27:53,116 --> 00:27:55,284 I'm going with him all the way. 204 00:27:55,285 --> 00:27:59,565 The game is not over until Fats says so. Is it over, Fats? 205 00:28:07,549 --> 00:28:12,769 I'll beat him, mister. I beat him all night and I'll beat him all day. 206 00:28:25,151 --> 00:28:30,842 I'm the best you've ever seen, Fats. Even if you beat me I'm still the best. 207 00:28:33,244 --> 00:28:36,529 Stay with this kid. He's a loser. 208 00:28:45,507 --> 00:28:46,918 What did he say? 209 00:28:52,307 --> 00:28:57,177 Twenty-five hours. For twenty-five hours you've been playing straight. 210 00:28:59,815 --> 00:29:02,526 - Get me a drink, will you? - You don't need a drink. 211 00:29:02,527 --> 00:29:03,642 Shut up! 212 00:29:06,448 --> 00:29:08,023 Just get me a drink! 213 00:29:34,770 --> 00:29:39,398 $18,000, Eddie! We're ahead $18,000! 214 00:30:01,426 --> 00:30:04,678 I thought this game was over when Fats said it was. 215 00:30:04,679 --> 00:30:06,257 No. It's over now. 216 00:30:50,272 --> 00:30:53,475 Fast Eddie, let's play some pool. 217 00:30:54,985 --> 00:30:56,479 Let's go, Eddie. 218 00:31:04,913 --> 00:31:06,705 You look beautiful, Fats. 219 00:31:08,542 --> 00:31:13,086 Just like a baby, all pink and powdered up. 220 00:31:29,774 --> 00:31:35,075 What are you trying to do, Eddie? You beat him bad. Want to kill yourself? 221 00:31:35,239 --> 00:31:38,700 - Are you chicken, Charlie? - Maybe that's it. I'm chicken. 222 00:31:38,701 --> 00:31:41,131 Go home. Just leave me the money. 223 00:31:41,370 --> 00:31:42,746 Go to hell! 224 00:31:49,171 --> 00:31:50,998 Give me that money! 225 00:31:52,925 --> 00:31:55,895 Come on now. Give it to me. It is mine! 226 00:32:00,392 --> 00:32:02,183 Here. Be a damn fool! 227 00:32:29,591 --> 00:32:31,827 You really look beautiful, Fats. 228 00:33:03,379 --> 00:33:04,624 I'll break. 229 00:33:22,484 --> 00:33:23,646 Nine ball. 230 00:33:30,243 --> 00:33:31,274 Fifteen. 231 00:33:34,831 --> 00:33:36,206 One twenty-five. 232 00:33:45,718 --> 00:33:46,998 Wake up, Eddie. 233 00:33:57,982 --> 00:33:59,392 We lose again. 234 00:34:37,233 --> 00:34:39,153 Is this all we have left? 235 00:34:39,987 --> 00:34:43,482 If that's all you got, that's all we got left. 236 00:34:44,492 --> 00:34:47,362 Willie, give me the stake money. 237 00:34:55,963 --> 00:34:57,703 I have about $200 here. 238 00:34:58,591 --> 00:35:00,386 The game is over, Eddie. 239 00:35:05,557 --> 00:35:09,562 Fats, I got about $200 here. You can't run out on me. 240 00:35:11,355 --> 00:35:12,518 Watch me. 241 00:35:40,221 --> 00:35:41,466 Fats, come on. 242 00:37:23,962 --> 00:37:25,456 I'm sorry, Charlie. 243 00:38:18,355 --> 00:38:20,330 Give me a towel, will you? 244 00:39:08,495 --> 00:39:10,155 Are you sure? 245 00:39:13,709 --> 00:39:15,504 Can I get you something? 246 00:39:16,712 --> 00:39:17,743 Later. 247 00:39:30,728 --> 00:39:32,520 A long wait for a bus? 248 00:39:33,190 --> 00:39:34,221 Yes. 249 00:39:36,234 --> 00:39:38,484 How long have you been waiting? 250 00:39:38,862 --> 00:39:39,893 What? 251 00:39:39,988 --> 00:39:42,238 How long have you been waiting? 252 00:39:43,117 --> 00:39:44,446 Since 4:00. 253 00:39:47,163 --> 00:39:49,703 Just a cup of black coffee, please. 254 00:39:51,960 --> 00:39:53,590 Ma'am, wait a minute. 255 00:39:54,630 --> 00:39:56,623 Would you like another cup? 256 00:39:58,009 --> 00:39:59,334 All right. Thanks. 257 00:40:03,473 --> 00:40:05,613 What time does the bus leave? 258 00:40:06,727 --> 00:40:07,925 What bus? 259 00:40:08,521 --> 00:40:09,600 Your bus. 260 00:40:10,564 --> 00:40:11,845 8:00. 261 00:40:18,782 --> 00:40:21,157 That wouldn't give us much time. 262 00:40:24,830 --> 00:40:26,241 You're right. 263 00:40:36,260 --> 00:40:37,718 Hello and goodbye. 264 00:40:54,822 --> 00:40:56,233 Have a nice trip. 265 00:40:58,576 --> 00:41:00,902 Thanks. I will. 266 00:41:09,505 --> 00:41:10,750 Give it to me. 267 00:41:54,389 --> 00:41:58,504 - How much do I owe you? - It was paid for by the lady. 268 00:42:04,817 --> 00:42:08,732 - Give me some bourbon, J. T. S. Brown. - Sure. 269 00:42:12,241 --> 00:42:13,911 - Want a chaser? - No. 270 00:42:31,055 --> 00:42:32,975 Did you have a nice trip? 271 00:42:33,349 --> 00:42:34,463 Fair. 272 00:42:36,101 --> 00:42:37,331 May I sit down? 273 00:42:37,353 --> 00:42:40,694 Why not? We already know each other's secrets. 274 00:42:48,323 --> 00:42:50,697 Thanks for the breakfast. 275 00:42:52,996 --> 00:42:57,708 Two ships that pass in the night should always buy each other breakfast. 276 00:42:57,709 --> 00:42:59,794 Can I buy you another drink? 277 00:43:03,591 --> 00:43:05,966 Another one for me and the lady. 278 00:43:08,346 --> 00:43:10,006 You look different... 279 00:43:11,182 --> 00:43:12,349 ... more relaxed. 280 00:43:12,350 --> 00:43:14,676 It's the lights and the Scotch. 281 00:43:15,438 --> 00:43:17,772 How come you didn't catch your bus? 282 00:43:17,773 --> 00:43:19,873 I wasn't waiting for a bus. 283 00:43:20,109 --> 00:43:21,985 Then why go to the station? 284 00:43:21,986 --> 00:43:24,126 For the same reason you went. 285 00:43:24,865 --> 00:43:27,930 At that hour, you haven't got much choice. 286 00:43:29,537 --> 00:43:32,740 Besides, I only live three blocks from there. 287 00:43:35,751 --> 00:43:37,211 Where do you live? 288 00:43:38,714 --> 00:43:39,745 Around. 289 00:43:40,257 --> 00:43:41,942 I know where you live. 290 00:43:44,845 --> 00:43:47,055 In a locker in a bus station. 291 00:43:49,893 --> 00:43:52,448 What's it like living in a locker? 292 00:43:53,396 --> 00:43:54,511 Cramped. 293 00:43:56,400 --> 00:44:00,321 Do you always drink like this so early in the morning? 294 00:44:00,572 --> 00:44:03,167 Do you always ask so many questions? 295 00:44:04,909 --> 00:44:06,107 Not always. 296 00:44:08,079 --> 00:44:12,415 Sometimes I wake up and I can't sleep, not without a drink. 297 00:44:12,418 --> 00:44:14,808 The bars don't open until 8:00. 298 00:44:16,297 --> 00:44:21,173 Mac, over there, has faith in me. When I'm broke he trusts me. 299 00:44:22,555 --> 00:44:24,547 Don't you trust me, Mac? 300 00:44:25,182 --> 00:44:26,214 Check. 301 00:44:27,768 --> 00:44:31,146 When I'm not broke, I usually have a bottle in my room... 302 00:44:31,147 --> 00:44:34,198 ... in which case I sleep very well indeed. 303 00:44:35,486 --> 00:44:38,487 You talk kind of funny, but I like it. 304 00:44:39,365 --> 00:44:41,230 I used to be an actress. 305 00:44:41,325 --> 00:44:42,784 What do you do now? 306 00:44:42,785 --> 00:44:48,501 I'm a college girl, two days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I go to college. 307 00:44:49,751 --> 00:44:51,919 You don't look like a college girl. 308 00:44:51,920 --> 00:44:55,752 I'm the emancipated type, real emancipated. 309 00:44:56,675 --> 00:45:01,638 I didn't mean that. Whatever that means. I mean you just don't look young enough. 310 00:45:01,639 --> 00:45:02,719 I'm not. 311 00:45:03,183 --> 00:45:04,850 Then why go to college? 312 00:45:04,851 --> 00:45:08,229 Got nothing else to do on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 313 00:45:08,230 --> 00:45:10,565 What do you do on the other days? 314 00:45:10,566 --> 00:45:11,764 I drink. 315 00:45:15,697 --> 00:45:17,357 No more. 316 00:45:18,575 --> 00:45:23,736 I'm getting sleepy. Thank you very much, Mr... 317 00:45:24,540 --> 00:45:26,390 Eddie, the name is Eddie. 318 00:45:26,959 --> 00:45:28,809 The name should be Eddie. 319 00:45:30,171 --> 00:45:31,911 What should my name be? 320 00:45:33,008 --> 00:45:35,510 I don't know, whatever you like it to be. 321 00:45:35,511 --> 00:45:38,136 I like it to be what it is, Sarah. 322 00:45:38,514 --> 00:45:42,642 That's a Biblical name. Do you want to know its meaning? 323 00:45:45,814 --> 00:45:48,139 I could always get us a bottle. 324 00:45:54,239 --> 00:45:55,271 No. 325 00:45:57,535 --> 00:45:58,994 A fifth of Scotch. 326 00:46:00,539 --> 00:46:04,254 What do you want me to do, step out in the alley? 327 00:46:07,379 --> 00:46:08,900 I'll take you home. 328 00:46:16,389 --> 00:46:17,504 All right. 329 00:46:38,914 --> 00:46:43,494 It's all right. I'm not drunk, I'm lame. 330 00:47:53,415 --> 00:47:54,909 Why me? 331 00:48:17,358 --> 00:48:19,351 Please! You're too hungry. 332 00:48:34,544 --> 00:48:36,121 Take it. It's yours. 333 00:48:44,054 --> 00:48:47,720 The room is $1. 50 a night, or $7 by the week. 334 00:48:49,560 --> 00:48:51,686 - By the night. - In advance. 335 00:50:29,964 --> 00:50:31,304 A bottle of beer. 336 00:50:36,055 --> 00:50:40,349 Hey, mister, is it okay if I grab a cue? 337 00:50:40,434 --> 00:50:43,270 - You're Eddie Felson! - Who is he? 338 00:50:44,939 --> 00:50:47,840 I saw you play at Ames the other night. 339 00:50:49,737 --> 00:50:53,687 I'll play you a game and keep one hand in my pocket. 340 00:50:54,116 --> 00:50:56,671 Man, you're way out of our league. 341 00:51:03,460 --> 00:51:07,670 - What are you stuck for? - A three. That's enough for me. 342 00:51:09,508 --> 00:51:10,838 Thanks. 343 00:51:13,096 --> 00:51:15,361 Can I buy you fellows a drink? 344 00:51:18,310 --> 00:51:21,995 You know, you shoot good, but you also shoot lucky. 345 00:51:23,900 --> 00:51:25,405 Yeah, I shoot lucky. 346 00:53:02,134 --> 00:53:07,378 - Why did you do that? - I wanted to see what kind of day it is. 347 00:53:08,559 --> 00:53:10,302 A day like any other. 348 00:53:10,477 --> 00:53:13,582 - People come. People go. - Give me a drag. 349 00:53:19,029 --> 00:53:21,271 - What time is it? - 11:00. 350 00:53:23,492 --> 00:53:25,283 I'll be back later. 351 00:53:26,453 --> 00:53:27,698 Why? 352 00:53:31,626 --> 00:53:33,085 Come here. 353 00:53:33,586 --> 00:53:37,833 You need a shave. You mustn't go looking like that. 354 00:53:37,924 --> 00:53:42,596 There's a razor and shaving cream in the bathroom, compliments of the house. 355 00:53:42,597 --> 00:53:44,682 Why did you say that, Sarah? 356 00:53:45,308 --> 00:53:49,063 - How do you know my name was Sarah? - You told me. 357 00:53:49,896 --> 00:53:53,645 I lie. When I'm drunk I lie. 358 00:53:55,319 --> 00:53:57,359 So what's your name today? 359 00:53:58,614 --> 00:53:59,990 It's Sarah. 360 00:54:01,617 --> 00:54:02,780 Eddie... 361 00:54:04,662 --> 00:54:08,983 ... I've got troubles and I think maybe you've got troubles. 362 00:54:09,543 --> 00:54:12,303 Maybe we should leave each other alone. 363 00:54:18,095 --> 00:54:22,140 My things are at the hotel. I'll bring them over later. 364 00:54:23,559 --> 00:54:24,839 I'm not sure. 365 00:54:25,811 --> 00:54:27,091 I don't know. 366 00:54:28,522 --> 00:54:32,058 What do you want to know, and why? 367 00:54:37,365 --> 00:54:38,480 Thank you. 368 00:55:07,983 --> 00:55:12,123 - Where have you been all day? - At school. It's Thursday. 369 00:55:12,321 --> 00:55:13,650 Oh, I forgot. 370 00:55:15,074 --> 00:55:19,190 You were asleep when I left. I didn't want to wake you. 371 00:55:21,582 --> 00:55:22,993 Did you go out? 372 00:55:23,959 --> 00:55:26,459 I went out for a couple of hours. 373 00:55:43,189 --> 00:55:44,648 A present. 374 00:55:51,115 --> 00:55:55,090 You know, I've been living here for almost three years. 375 00:55:55,787 --> 00:55:59,472 Now, in three days, it seems like I know everybody. 376 00:56:00,083 --> 00:56:02,418 When I pass people on the street... 377 00:56:02,419 --> 00:56:06,864 ... I want to stop them and say, "Listen, I've got a fellow!" 378 00:56:12,972 --> 00:56:14,218 Thanks. 379 00:56:20,648 --> 00:56:23,732 Eddie, where do you go when you go out? 380 00:56:26,988 --> 00:56:29,208 Museums, art galleries, concerts. 381 00:56:31,410 --> 00:56:33,995 I believe you when you say you go to school. 382 00:56:33,996 --> 00:56:37,462 - Do you want to go with me? - Are you kidding? 383 00:56:38,043 --> 00:56:39,323 See that book? 384 00:56:41,671 --> 00:56:46,550 I began it when I first got here, I haven't finished the first chapter. 385 00:56:46,551 --> 00:56:48,692 Did you read all those books? 386 00:56:50,098 --> 00:56:51,598 Got it all in your head? 387 00:56:51,599 --> 00:56:56,895 When I'm sober. They get a little mixed up when I'm drunk. Usually they're mixed up. 388 00:56:56,896 --> 00:57:01,577 Stop talking about yourself like you're a lush. I don't like it. 389 00:57:02,111 --> 00:57:05,280 You should go to a clinic, and get some treatment. 390 00:57:05,281 --> 00:57:07,641 I'm getting treatment right here. 391 00:57:09,994 --> 00:57:11,157 I'm hungry. 392 00:57:11,956 --> 00:57:13,616 Take your choice. 393 00:57:14,041 --> 00:57:18,611 I got enough so we won't have to leave the house till Tuesday. 394 00:57:19,380 --> 00:57:21,810 What did all this stuff cost you? 395 00:57:21,882 --> 00:57:25,386 - When you got money, you'll pay. - I want to know, to keep the score. 396 00:57:25,387 --> 00:57:29,542 The bills are right here. You didn't say what you wanted. 397 00:57:30,225 --> 00:57:34,600 - Don't you ever cook anything? - Eggs. How do you like them? 398 00:57:35,106 --> 00:57:36,055 Raw. 399 00:57:39,069 --> 00:57:40,528 I cut my finger. 400 00:57:40,612 --> 00:57:44,396 - I got something in my bag. - It's not bad. 401 00:57:55,462 --> 00:57:57,492 Eddie, what's in that case? 402 00:57:59,634 --> 00:58:03,734 - Haven't you opened it? - No. Why should I? It's yours. 403 00:58:04,931 --> 00:58:06,451 It's a machine gun. 404 00:58:08,434 --> 00:58:13,780 A guy told me, in the big city I'd need a machine gun. So I bought one. 405 00:58:18,321 --> 00:58:21,912 Where did you get the money to pay for all this? 406 00:58:22,910 --> 00:58:26,658 I mean liquor and the groceries and the rent. 407 00:58:30,709 --> 00:58:34,080 From a rich old man who used to be my lover. 408 00:58:47,520 --> 00:58:48,765 Hello, Eddie. 409 00:58:53,068 --> 00:58:54,158 Hello, Charlie. 410 00:58:56,488 --> 00:58:57,520 Come on in. 411 00:59:01,494 --> 00:59:05,195 - That's my girl. - Hello, Eddie's girl. 412 00:59:08,377 --> 00:59:10,352 I looked all over for you. 413 00:59:10,796 --> 00:59:14,082 - How did you find me? - I asked around. 414 00:59:17,011 --> 00:59:20,187 - Do you want me to go? - No. Stick around. 415 00:59:22,393 --> 00:59:26,438 - Can we get you a drink? - I don't want to be no bother. 416 00:59:26,439 --> 00:59:29,441 Don't play it small. It don't look good on you. 417 00:59:29,442 --> 00:59:33,338 - How do you want me to play? I'm broke. - So am I. 418 00:59:33,363 --> 00:59:34,395 Sit down. 419 00:59:35,616 --> 00:59:38,281 Would you get us a couple of drinks? 420 00:59:39,161 --> 00:59:44,297 You walked out on me. No goodbye, no nothing. Like a thief in the dark. 421 00:59:45,418 --> 00:59:48,289 We were partners, more than partners. 422 00:59:48,922 --> 00:59:50,749 He was like a... 423 00:59:51,967 --> 00:59:55,337 - A son. - Yes, like a son. 424 00:59:56,347 --> 01:00:01,967 I've known him since he was 16. The first time I saw him in Oakland, I said: 425 01:00:02,062 --> 01:00:06,606 "This is a talented boy. This is a smart boy." 426 01:00:06,692 --> 01:00:07,937 Talk to me. 427 01:00:09,487 --> 01:00:12,656 I want you to come back on the road with me. 428 01:00:12,657 --> 01:00:16,177 I have no stomach for that kind of life anymore. 429 01:00:16,828 --> 01:00:21,249 What is your life like here? Playing the small rooms, winning a few bucks a day. 430 01:00:21,250 --> 01:00:24,150 I'll connect. I'll get your money back. 431 01:00:24,503 --> 01:00:29,653 Do you intend to play Fats again at Ames? Is that what's on your mind? 432 01:00:30,552 --> 01:00:34,667 Never been out of it. I'm going to beat that fat man... 433 01:00:35,307 --> 01:00:39,997 ... with that curly hair and those diamond rings and that carnation. 434 01:00:40,062 --> 01:00:45,378 This boy is crazy! They wiped the floor with him and he wants to go back. 435 01:00:45,569 --> 01:00:49,639 - What for? Another beating? - You'll get your money back! 436 01:00:50,157 --> 01:00:53,913 He thinks I care about the money. I care about you. 437 01:00:55,830 --> 01:00:57,915 Do you care about me, Eddie? 438 01:00:58,833 --> 01:01:02,063 We were together a long time, night and day. 439 01:01:02,504 --> 01:01:04,479 So how do you say goodbye? 440 01:01:05,341 --> 01:01:09,006 You give me the car and $100. 441 01:01:09,846 --> 01:01:14,651 Do you think I care about the dough or the car? I care about you. 442 01:01:16,269 --> 01:01:19,856 This boy is the greatest pool hustler you ever saw. 443 01:01:19,857 --> 01:01:23,942 A high-class con man. He can charm anybody into anything. 444 01:01:24,862 --> 01:01:29,033 Did he tell you how well we did on the road? We had everything. 445 01:01:29,034 --> 01:01:31,360 We ate well, we slept late... 446 01:01:31,453 --> 01:01:35,233 ... we had money to burn. Whiskey, dames... Excuse me. 447 01:01:36,584 --> 01:01:38,959 I tell you what, take her along. 448 01:01:39,337 --> 01:01:43,049 And if you don't want to start right away, we won't start right away. 449 01:01:43,050 --> 01:01:46,761 We'll drive to Miami. Get it all out of your system. 450 01:01:46,762 --> 01:01:49,897 Have a few laughs, a few weeks in the sun. 451 01:01:54,145 --> 01:01:57,720 - With what? - Don't worry, I'll raise the money. 452 01:01:58,650 --> 01:02:02,500 - Yeah? Where? - What's the difference? I'll raise it. 453 01:02:06,618 --> 01:02:08,578 Could I have another drink? 454 01:02:25,388 --> 01:02:27,764 Did you hold out on me, Charlie? 455 01:02:29,935 --> 01:02:31,216 How much? 456 01:02:32,396 --> 01:02:33,475 How much? 457 01:02:36,984 --> 01:02:41,315 My 25%. Approximately $1, 500. 458 01:02:43,325 --> 01:02:48,350 You crumb! With that much I could have beat him! That's all I needed. 459 01:02:49,248 --> 01:02:50,708 Give me the money! 460 01:02:51,209 --> 01:02:54,795 - What for, to play Fats again? - Yes, I'll play Fats again! 461 01:02:54,796 --> 01:02:58,299 If you want to come back on the road, the money is yours... 462 01:02:58,300 --> 01:03:01,491 ... but not if you want to give it to Fats. 463 01:03:01,554 --> 01:03:02,930 What do you say? 464 01:03:04,140 --> 01:03:09,730 You still don't see, do you, Charlie? You're nothing but a small-time Charlie. 465 01:03:10,730 --> 01:03:13,775 You would love to keep me hustling, wouldn't you? 466 01:03:13,776 --> 01:03:17,446 In a couple more years, with me playing in those little towns... 467 01:03:17,447 --> 01:03:20,324 ... you might be able to buy a poolroom in Oakland... 468 01:03:20,325 --> 01:03:23,320 ... six tables and a handbook on the side. 469 01:03:24,329 --> 01:03:26,940 Is that when you say goodbye to me? 470 01:03:27,583 --> 01:03:31,503 - Is that what you think? - Yeah. That's what I think. 471 01:03:32,463 --> 01:03:35,133 All right, that's what I want... 472 01:03:36,510 --> 01:03:40,015 ... a poolroom and a little handbook on the side. 473 01:03:40,389 --> 01:03:41,800 I'm getting old. 474 01:03:44,685 --> 01:03:48,621 Lay down and die by yourself. Don't take me with you. 475 01:03:55,489 --> 01:03:58,609 - Just like that. - Yes, just like that! 476 01:04:15,512 --> 01:04:18,052 Thanks for the drink, Eddie's girl. 477 01:04:33,114 --> 01:04:34,775 Give me another drink. 478 01:04:37,244 --> 01:04:38,276 Boy. 479 01:04:39,080 --> 01:04:42,081 Everybody wants a piece of me! 480 01:04:50,092 --> 01:04:51,752 Won't you have one? 481 01:04:57,850 --> 01:05:01,316 What did he have to come back here for, anyway? 482 01:05:06,485 --> 01:05:07,599 Come here. 483 01:05:08,612 --> 01:05:09,728 Come here. 484 01:05:51,794 --> 01:05:55,412 - Are you going out? - For a little while. 485 01:06:03,974 --> 01:06:05,552 Are you okay? 486 01:06:32,423 --> 01:06:34,001 What are you writing? 487 01:06:35,259 --> 01:06:38,925 It's a story. A story I'm making up. 488 01:06:47,189 --> 01:06:48,565 Give it to me.