The Player
THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom.
1971 · 1h 44m · GP 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 and cast
- 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
- Dick Nelson as Phil, The Peanut Butter Man
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