The real ping pong champion — and hustler — who inspired 'Marty Supreme'
Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show. (Image credit: Ed Ford)...
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Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show. (Image credit: Ed Ford)...
Marty Reisman in 2007. Neville Elder/Corbis/Getty Images Timothée Chalamet's character in "Marty Supreme" is based on champion ping-pong player Marty Reisman. Reisman had a flamboyant style an...
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Timothée Chalamet in "Marty Supreme." A24 Timothée Chalamet encounters many familiar faces in "Marty Supreme." Along with Kevin O'Leary and Gwyneth Paltrow, internet celebrities and NB...
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