The Color of Money

The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.

• Rated 6.9 out of 10
• Movie
• 1986
• 1h 59m
• Drama

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.

Director

Martin Scorsese

Starring

Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver