The Willie Hoppe Story

Overview

The story of Willie Hoppe, world-champion billiard player for more than fifty years, even into his seventies. Commentator Bill Stern describes Hoppe's abilities as the camera catches the match played at the New York Athletic Club, which Hoppe easily wins while playing against a much-younger opponent. The reel concludes with Hoppe demonstrating some of the tricks he can perform with a pool cue and a ball.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 11, 1952

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Columbia Pictures

Cast

Bill Stern,Willie Hoppe

Director

Harry Foster

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1196130