The Player (1971)
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
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Rudolf Wanderone Jr. as Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats) |
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Jerry Como as Lou Marchesi |
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Rae Phillips as Sylvia |
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Carey Wilmot as Linda |
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Thomas DeMartini as One-Pocket Joey |
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Jack Colavita as Jack Colavita |
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Victor Anthony as Bill |
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Gordon Ogden as Walsh |
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Lee Edwards as Ed |
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Dick Nelson as Phil, The Peanut Butter Man |
| Directing | Thomas DeMartini | Director |
| Editing | George Gilbert Dougherty | Editor |
| Sound | Shorty Rogers | Music |
| Crew | George Gilbert Dougherty | Cinematography |
| Writing | Thomas DeMartini | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Harry Rubenstein | Costume Designer |