John G. Avildsen directed The Formula, a mystery film written by Steve Shagan, who adapted his 1979 novel of the same name.
Formula, The (1980): John Avildsen’s Mystery Film, Marlon Brando, George C. Scott, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, Beatrice Straight
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Hustler, The (1961): Robert Rossen’s Noir Pool Drama, Starring Paul Newman (at his Best) and Piper Laurie in Oscar-Nominated Performances, with Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott
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In one of his best roles, Paul Newman plays pool hustler-con artist Eddie “Fast” Felson, a jaded, disillusioned young man, an adventurer that's one notch above being a bum. Director Rossen emphasizes Felson's sense of buried life, tired cynicism, a world-weary mental outlook that's decidedly downbeat and pessimistic.
