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Feature film — 1986

The Color of Money (1986)

6.91h 59mDrama

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.

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Director: Martin Scorsese

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Cast & crew

Paul Newman as Eddie Felson

Paul Newman

Eddie Felson

Tom Cruise as Vincent Lauria

Tom Cruise

Vincent Lauria

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Carmen

Helen Shaver as Janelle

Helen Shaver

Janelle

John Turturro as Julian

John Turturro

Julian

Bill Cobbs as Orvis

Bill Cobbs

Orvis

Forest Whitaker as Amos

Forest Whitaker

Amos

Keith McCready as Grady Seasons

Keith McCready

Grady Seasons

Elizabeth Bracco as Diane at Bar

Elizabeth Bracco

Diane at Bar

Vito D'Ambrosio as Lou in Child World

Vito D'Ambrosio

Lou in Child World

Ron Dean as Guy in Crowd

Ron Dean

Guy in Crowd

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Robert Agins

Earl at Chalkies

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