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17 October 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
The hustler isn't what he used to be, but he has the next best thing: a kid who isPlot:
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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Scorsese's successful return to bigger budgets more (88 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Newman | ... | Fast Eddie Felson | |
| Tom Cruise | ... | Vincent Lauria | |
| Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... | Carmen | |
| Helen Shaver | ... | Janelle | |
| John Turturro | ... | Julian | |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Orvis | |
| Robert Agins | ... | Earl at Chalkie's | |
| Alvin Anastasia | ... | Kennedy | |
| Randall Arney | ... | Child World Customer #1 | |
| Elizabeth Bracco | ... | Diane at Bar | |
| Vito D'Ambrosio | ... | Lou at Child World | |
| Ron Dean | ... | Guy in Crowd | |
| Lisa Dodson | ... | Child World Customer #2 | |
| Donald A. Feeney | ... | Referee #1 | |
| Paul Geier | ... | Two Brothers / Stranger Player |
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119 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | Brazil:12 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Netherlands:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Director Cameo: [Martin Scorsese]In the Atlantic City casino, the man walking a dog on a leash. The dog is Scorsese's dog Zoe. Zoe is credited in the closing credits as "Dog Walkby." moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the scene where they park the car just before going into the abandoned pool hall. They walk across the street to get to the pool hall, but when they walk back to the car they are exiting a building on the same side of the street as their car. moreSoundtrack:
It's My Life Baby moreFAQ
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"The Color Of Money" continues the story of pool player/hustler 'Fast Eddie' Felson (Paul Newman). He's 25 years old, and 25 years wiser as he's spent that time watching pool hustles and schemes and selling wine after his 'early' retirement from pool playing in the original.
But now he's got a new excitement and energy to the game, as he meets Vincent (Tom Cruise), a young, cocky but talented fresh player who's not well known around the low-level pool rooms Eddie has been frequenting. Eddie and Vincent's girlfriend, Carmen (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) see Vincent as a cash cow. Indeed, everybody uses everyone, and we're never quite sure the relationship between the three. That's the beauty of it.
Scorsese's never been more refined yet quietly flashy, dealing with a traditional 'old' Hollywood tale of a mentor and protege as small time hustlers playing each other and getting played. The film is an underrated gem, truly downplayed in Scorsese's overall filmography.
Definitely recommended.