The Color of Money

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.

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Cast

• Paul NewmanEddie Felson
• Tom CruiseVincent Lauria
• Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioCarmen
• Helen ShaverJanelle
• John TurturroJulian
• Bill CobbsOrvis
• Forest WhitakerAmos
• Keith McCreadyGrady Seasons
• Elizabeth BraccoDiane at Bar
• Vito D'AmbrosioLou in Child World