The Color of Money (1986)

Directors:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Richard Price

Actors:

Zoë, Bruce A. Young, Jim Widlowski, Wanda Christine, Forest Whitaker, Brian Sunina

Synopsis:

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.
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82

The Color of Money (1986)

Almost criminal that I left this unwatched. Newman is mesmerizing in this oscar-winning role and its fascinating to watch Cruise before he became Cruise. Tons of 80's hilarity with Scorcese exploiting all the kitshiness popular in the era to great effect.
dirty
August 8, 2015
78

The Color of Money (1986)

Scorsese directs a rare sequel, and not even to a movie he did the original of. This sequel to The Hustler uses Paul Newman and Tom Cruise well and really makes pool hustling look enjoyable, although risky.
wintermayer
February 23, 2012