7.8
Le Samouraï
1967
“The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.”
The Color of Money (1986)
October 17, 19861h 59mEN
6.9
1.5K votes
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.
Director
Martin ScorseseWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$13.8M
Revenue
$52.3M
Production Companies
Touchstone PicturesSilver Screen Partners II
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7.0Following on from the enjoyable "Hustler" (1961), Paul Newman's "Eddie" takes the cocky but green pool player "Vincent" (Tom Cruise") under his wing so he can teach him how to win and to win big. Initially hostile to the idea, "Vincent" realises his opportunity and pretty quickly the pair are on a tour of the country's pool halls trying to raise enough money to stake their entry in a tournament of champions. Newman is on great form here. His portrayal of the formerly invincible player is strong and nuanced. He knows he is not as good as he once was, but is he now vicariously living through his…
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