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.
- Released
- Runtime 1h 59m
- Director Martin Scorsese
- Genres Drama
- Rating 6.9/10 (1,579 votes)
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.
Cast
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Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson
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Tom Cruise
as Vincent Lauria
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Carmen
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Helen Shaver
as Janelle
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John Turturro
as Julian
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Bill Cobbs
as Orvis
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Forest Whitaker
as Amos
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Keith McCready
as Grady Seasons
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Elizabeth Bracco
as Diane at Bar
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Vito D'Ambrosio
as Lou in Child World
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Ron Dean
as Guy in Crowd
- Robert Agins as Earl at Chalkies
- Alvin Anastasia as Kennedy
- Randall Arney as Child World Customer #1
- Lisa Dodson as Child World Customer #2
- Donald A. Feeney as Referee #1
- Paul Geier as "Two Brothers/Stranger" Player
- Carey Goldenberg as Congratulating Spectator
Crew
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Martin Scorsese
Director
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Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
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Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
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Robbie Robertson
Original Music Composer
- Irving Axelrad Producer
- Barbara De Fina Producer
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Richard Price
Screenplay
