Paul Newman
Fast Eddie Felson
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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.
- (94K)
- 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.
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 ...
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 (Tom...
- (49)
- Martin Scorsese
- R
- Paul Newman
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.
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.
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.
