Script review – “The Hustler” by Robert Rossen

I’ve actually never seen this film but it’s a wonderful screenplay with some great characters. The central romance between Eddie and Susan is wonderful and powerful – as if it would have lasted but they were happy and the other guy didn’t have to be so cruel. (Although I think the script is a bit harsh on him.) The dialogue has that sort of Clifford Odets flowery feel, but it's powerful drama.