The Color of Money

The Color of Money (1986) is a drama film directed by Martin Scorsese rated 6.8/10.

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

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

Ron Dean

Guy in Crowd

Robert Agins

Earl at Chalkies