The Color of Money

The Color of Money

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

6.9 /10 1,509 votes
October 17, 1986 1h 59m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Martin Scorsese
Writers Richard Price, Walter Tevis
Studio Touchstone Pictures
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $13,800,000

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Cast & Crew

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Vincent Lauria

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Carmen

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Janelle

John Turturro

John Turturro

Julian

Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Orvis

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Amos

Keith McCready

Keith McCready

Grady Seasons

Elizabeth Bracco

Elizabeth Bracco

Diane at Bar

Vito D'Ambrosio

Vito D'Ambrosio

Lou in Child World

Ron Dean

Ron Dean

Guy in Crowd

Robert Agins

Earl at Chalkies

Frequently Asked Questions

The Color of Money was released on October 17, 1986.

The runtime of The Color of Money is 1h 59m.

The Color of Money is a Drama movie.

The Color of Money has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Color of Money is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Color of Money was directed by Martin Scorsese.

The main cast of The Color of Money includes Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.

The Color of Money is originally in English.