The Color of Money
“The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.”
Overview
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.
Budget
$13,800,000
Revenue
$52,293,982
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
Languages
English, Spanish
Cast
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Tom Cruise
Vincent Lauria
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Carmen
Helen Shaver
Janelle
John Turturro
Julian
Bill Cobbs
Orvis
Forest Whitaker
Amos
Keith McCready
Grady Seasons
Elizabeth Bracco
Diane at Bar
Vito D'Ambrosio
Lou in Child World
Ron Dean
Guy in Crowd
Robert Agins
Earl at Chalkies
Alvin Anastasia
Kennedy
Randall Arney
Child World Customer #1
Lisa Dodson
Child World Customer #2
