The Color of Money (1986)

  • R
  • 10/08/1986 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 59m

The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.

Overview

Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

Richard Price

Screenplay

Martin Scorsese

Director

Walter Tevis

Novel

Cast

Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson
Tom Cruise's headshot

Tom Cruise

Vincent Lauria
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio's headshot

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Carmen
Helen Shaver's headshot

Helen Shaver

Janelle
John Turturro's headshot

John Turturro

Julian
Bill Cobbs's headshot

Bill Cobbs

Orvis
Robert Agins's headshot

Robert Agins

Earl at Chalkies
Alvin Anastasia's headshot

Alvin Anastasia

Kennedy

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