The Player (1971)
THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 5, 1971
Cast
- Rudolf Wanderone Jr. - Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)
- Jerry Como - Lou Marchesi
- Rae Phillips - Sylvia
- Carey Wilmot - Linda
- Thomas DeMartini - One-Pocket Joey
- Jack Colavita - Jack Colavita
- Victor Anthony - Bill
- Gordon Ogden - Walsh
- Lee Edwards - Ed
- Dick Nelson - Phil, The Peanut Butter Man
Screenplay
Music: Shorty Rogers
Editing: George Gilbert Dougherty
Production: International Cinema
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, pool billiards
More Films by Director: Thomas DeMartini
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Player about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Player?
- The Player was directed by Thomas DeMartini.
- Who stars in The Player?
- The Player stars Rudolf Wanderone Jr., Jerry Como, Rae Phillips, Carey Wilmot, Thomas DeMartini, Jack Colavita.
- How long is The Player?
- The Player has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Player?
- The Player is a Drama film.
- Where was The Player produced?
- The Player was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Player?
- The themes of The Player include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.