Film
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.
Drama· Directed by Martin Scorsese· 119 min
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.
Connections
The Hustler
- The Hustler (1961)
They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
- The Color of Money (1986) — this film
Top billing
- Paul Newman as Eddie Felson
- Tom Cruise as Vincent Lauria
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen
- Helen Shaver as Janelle
- John Turturro as Julian