The Color of Money (1986)

1h 59m · 17 Oct 1986

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

Drama

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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.

Movie ID	906
Genre	Drama
Director	Martin Scorsese
Main cast	Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs, Forest Whitaker, Keith McCready
Release date	17 October 1986
Release year	1986
Language	English
Duration	119 min (1h 59m)
Rating	6.9 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	Touchstone Pictures