The Player poster

The Player poster

The Player

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

1971 1h 44mMovie

Drama

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.

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Thomas DeMartini

Director, Writer

Top 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