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The Color of Money (1986)

The Color of Money (1986)

Drama

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

Release Date: 1986, October 17
Directors: Martin Scorsese
Countries: United States of America
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
Cast: Ron Dean, Tom Cruise, Charles Scorsese, Paul Herman, John Turturro, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Forest Whitaker, Paul Newman, Vito D'Ambrosio, Alex Ross, Bill Cobbs, Juan Ramírez

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.

Keywords:

sports inspirational hustler understated talent pool billiards