The Color of Money

Name: The Color of Money
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-10-17
Rating: 3.76
Cast: Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs

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

Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: October 17, 1986

Runtime: 119 minutes

Genres: Drama

Original Language: EN

Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (1437 votes)

The Hustler Collection

The Hustler
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
The Color of Money
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.