The Color of Money
1986 · Movie · R · 119 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Based on The Color of Money
Also known as The Hustler 2: The Color of Money
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Details
- Years
- 1986
- Release date
- 1986-10-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 119 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (1,529 votes)
- Box office
- $52,293,982
- Budget
- $14,500,000
Themes
- sports
- pool billiards
- hustler
- talent
- inspirational
- understated
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1987
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1987 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1987 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1987 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1987 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Martin Scorsese