The Player - 1971

The Player 1971 Directed by Thomas DeMartini

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Drama

Production Company International Cinema

Release Date 5 November 1971

104 mins

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

Crew

Director

Thomas DeMartini

Writer

Thomas DeMartini

Editor

George Gilbert Dougherty

Costume Design

Harry Rubenstein

Music

Shorty Rogers