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The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is. - The Color of Money
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Title: The Color of Money

Release Date: 17 Oct 1986

Runtime: 1h 59m

Genre: Drama

Director: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II

Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II

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.

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Average Vote: 6.85 (1366 votes)

Cast

  • Eddie Felson: Paul Newman
  • Vincent Lauria: Tom Cruise
  • Carmen: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
  • Janelle: Helen Shaver
  • Julian: John Turturro
  • Orvis: Bill Cobbs
  • Diane at Bar: Elizabeth Bracco
  • Lou in Child World: Vito D'Ambrosio
  • Guy in Crowd: Ron Dean
  • Earl at Chalkies: Robert Agins
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