The Color of Money
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Paul NewmanEddie Felson
Tom CruiseVincent Lauria
Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioCarmen
Helen ShaverJanelle
John TurturroJulian
Bill CobbsOrvis
Forest WhitakerAmos
Keith McCreadyGrady Seasons
Elizabeth BraccoDiane at Bar
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Color of Money about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Color of Money?
- The Color of Money was directed by Martin Scorsese.
- When was The Color of Money released?
- The Color of Money was released on October 17, 1986.
- How long is The Color of Money?
- The Color of Money has a runtime of 1h 59m.
- Where can I track The Color of Money?
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