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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.
- $14.5 million
- Robbie Robertson
- October 17, 1986 (United States)
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.
- Martin Scorsese
- 176
- 2 min
A sequel to The Hustler, starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise as pool hustlers. Critics praise the actors and the director, but find the plot inferior to the original.
- (1.3K)
- 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, morality, and the cycle of life in the world of pool.
Scorsese directs Newman and Cruise in a sequel to The Hustler, but the story is formulaic and the ending disappointing. Ebert praises Newman's performance and the side stories, but criticizes the genre conventions and the lack of showdown.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the Martin Scorsese-directed film The Color of Money, based on a novel by Walter Tevis. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers, editors, and more.
1h 57m1986. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An experienced pool shark coaches a young hothead on his way to the top. Cast & Crew. Read More. Martin Scorsese. Director. Paul Newman. Tom Cruise. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Helen Shaver. John Turturro. Photos & Videos.
