The Color of Money (1986)
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.
Released: Oct 17, 1986
Runtime: 119 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs
Crew: Thelma Schoonmaker (Editor), Irving Axelrad (Producer), Barbara De Fina (Producer), Richard Price (Screenplay), Michael Ballhaus (Director of Photography), Martin Scorsese (Director)