The Color of Money
1986
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
October 17, 1986
Director
Martin Scorsese
Runtime
1h 59m
Cast
Paul NewmanTom CruiseMary Elizabeth MastrantonioHelen ShaverJohn TurturroBill CobbsForest WhitakerKeith McCreadyElizabeth BraccoVito D'Ambrosio
Production
Touchstone PicturesSilver Screen Partners II
Genres
Drama