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The Color of Money

The Color of Money

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

19866.91h 59m

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.

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Richard Price, Walter Tevis
Produced by Irving Axelrad, Barbara De Fina
Box OfficeBudget: $13.8MRevenue: $52.3M

Top Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Vincent Lauria

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Carmen

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Janelle

John Turturro

John Turturro

Julian

Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Orvis

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Amos

Keith McCready

Keith McCready

Grady Seasons

Elizabeth Bracco

Elizabeth Bracco

Diane at Bar

Vito D'Ambrosio

Vito D'Ambrosio

Lou in Child World

Themes & Keywords

sportspool billiardshustlertalentinspirationalunderstated

About The Color of Money

The Color of Money is a drama film released in 1986 exploring themes of sports, pool billiards, hustler, talent, inspirational, understated. Directed by Martin Scorsese, it stars Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. 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.

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