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.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: October 17, 1986
Cast
- Paul Newman - Eddie Felson
- Tom Cruise - Vincent Lauria
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio - Carmen
- Helen Shaver - Janelle
- John Turturro - Julian
- Bill Cobbs - Orvis
- Forest Whitaker - Amos
- Keith McCready - Grady Seasons
- Elizabeth Bracco - Diane at Bar
- Vito D'Ambrosio - Lou in Child World
Screenplay
- Richard Price (Screenplay)
- Walter Tevis (Novel)
Music: Robbie Robertson
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Thelma Schoonmaker
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $52M
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, pool billiards, hustler, talent, inspirational, understated
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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.
- Who stars in The Color of Money?
- The Color of Money stars Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs.
- How long is The Color of Money?
- The Color of Money has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Color of Money?
- The Color of Money is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Color of Money?
- The Color of Money had a budget of $14M.
- How much did The Color of Money gross?
- The Color of Money grossed $52M worldwide.
- Where was The Color of Money produced?
- The Color of Money was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Color of Money?
- The themes of The Color of Money include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.