The Player
"THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom."
Originally released in 1971. The Player is a drama film. directed by Thomas DeMartini.
Starring Rudolf Wanderone Jr., Jerry Como, and Rae Phillips
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Wanderone Jr.
as Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)
Jerry Como
as Lou Marchesi
Rae Phillips
as Sylvia
Carey Wilmot
as Linda
Thomas DeMartini
as One-Pocket Joey
Jack Colavita
as Jack Colavita
Victor Anthony
as Bill
Gordon Ogden
as Walsh
Lee Edwards
as Ed
Dick Nelson
as Phil, The Peanut Butter Man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- International Cinema
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 ...
Who directed The Player?
The Player was directed by Thomas DeMartini.
How long is The Player?
The Player has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Player released?
The Player was released on November 5, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Player?
The main cast of The Player includes Rudolf Wanderone Jr., Jerry Como, Rae Phillips, Carey Wilmot, Thomas DeMartini.