The Color of Money(1986)
“The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.”
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.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$52M
Cast
Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson
Tom Cruise
as Vincent Lauria
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Carmen
Helen Shaver
as Janelle
John Turturro
as Julian
Bill Cobbs
as Orvis
Forest Whitaker
as Amos
Keith McCready
as Grady Seasons
Elizabeth Bracco
as Diane at Bar
Vito D'Ambrosio
as Lou in Child World
Ron Dean
as Guy in Crowd
Robert Agins
as Earl at Chalkies
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$52M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Silver Screen Partners II
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Where can I watch The Color of Money?▼
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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 and released in 1986. It is a drama film.
How long is The Color of Money?▼
The Color of Money has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Color of Money?▼
The cast of The Color of Money includes Paul Newman as Eddie Felson, Tom Cruise as Vincent Lauria, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen, Helen Shaver as Janelle, John Turturro as Julian and more.
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