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Oct 17, 1986 · The Color of Money: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver. Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback.
The Color of Money is a 1986 American sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is the sequel to the 1961 film The Hustler. Like the previous film, The Color of Money is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. The film stars Paul Newman reprising his role as "Fast Eddie" Felson, for which he won an Academy Award.
Synopsis. The Hustler is back, or is he? Setting his eyes on Vincent (Tom Cruise), a young and talented, but quirky and obnoxious, pool player, rekindles Fast Eddie Felson's (Paul Newman) passion for pool. Vincent has a valuable attribute in Eddie's eyes - anonymity.
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson (Paul Newman) decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria...
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The Color of Money. Roger Ebert October 17, 1986. Tweet. Paul Newman, Tom Cruise and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. If this movie had been directed by someone else, I might have thought differently about it because I might not have expected so much.
Academy Award (R)-winner Paul Newman and Academy Award (R)-nominee Tom Cruise ignite the screen in this powerful drama. Brilliantly directed by Martin Scorsese, Newman re-creates one of his most memorable roles from THE HUSTLER.
The Color of Money - Metacritic. 1986. R. Buena Vista Pictures. 1 h 59 m. Summary Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé (Tom Cruise) the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback. Drama. Sport. Directed By: Martin Scorsese. Written By: Walter Tevis, Richard Price.
Novel. Richard Price. Screenplay. Reviews. 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.
The Color of Money is a 1986 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Richard Price, based on the 1984 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. The film stars Paul Newman and Tom Cruise, with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, and John Turturro in supporting roles.
