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Oct 17, 1986 · A sequel to The Hustler, the film follows pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) as he teaches and mentors a young protégé (Tom Cruise). Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out the plot summary and trivia of this Oscar-winning drama.
- (93K)
- Drama, Sport
- Martin Scorsese
- 1986-10-17
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.
A sequel to The Hustler, starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise as pool hustlers. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the movie online.
- (49)
- Martin Scorsese
- R
- Paul Newman
Paul Newman plays Fast Eddie Felson, a former pool hustler who teaches Tom Cruise's Vincent how to be a hustler. The film explores the themes of redemption, mentorship, and the dark side of gambling.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the Oscar-winning drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers, editors, and more.
Ebert praises Newman's performance and Scorsese's direction, but criticizes the formulaic plot and the lack of a showdown between Newman and Cruise. He also comments on the relationship between Cruise and Mastrantonio, and the role of women in Scorsese's films.
The Color Of Money. Fast Eddie' Felson, a former pool hustler, takes the immensely talented but green Vincent Lauria under his wing as a protege, but after the two fall out, Eddie takes up playing again, and is forced to face off against his former apprentice. 3,548 IMDb 7.0 1 h 59 min 1986. X-Ray R. Drama · Sports · Gritty · Intense.
