The Player (1971): Cast
The Player is a 1971 drama starring Jerry Como as Lou Marchesi, Rae Phillips and Dick Nelson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- International Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Player About?
The premise of The Player without spoilers.
Set amid the dingy, smoky atmosphere of a rundown pool hall, the film follows Lou Marchesi, a once‑promising professional pool player whose life unravels after he becomes entangled with the alluring and cultured Sylvia, a woman who cannot comprehend or accept his unconventional lifestyle. Their turbulent relationship fuels a raw mix of love, hate and desperation.
The Player Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- player
- hustler
- pool
- reference to minnesota fats
The Player Cast & Characters
Jerry Como leads the cast as Lou Marchesi, with Rae Phillips as Sylvia and Dick Nelson as Phil, The Peanut Butter Man.
- Jerry Como as Lou Marchesi
- Rae Phillips as Sylvia
- Dick Nelson as Phil, The Peanut Butter Man
- Gordon Ogden as Walsh
Also Starring in The Player
· 6 more- Lee Edwards Ed
- Thomas DeMartini One-Pocket Joey
- Rudolf Wanderone Jr. Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)
- Carey Wilmot Linda
- Victor Anthony Bill
- Jack Colavita Jack Colavita
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The Player FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Player, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Player?
The Player runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Player released?
The Player was released on November 5, 1971.
Who is in the cast of The Player?
The Player stars Jerry Como as Lou Marchesi, Rae Phillips as Sylvia and Dick Nelson as Phil, The Peanut Butter Man, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Player have a post-credit scene?
No. The Player has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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