The Color of Money
"The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is."
Originally released in 1986. The Color of Money is a drama film. directed by Martin Scorsese.
Starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,455 votes)
Budget
$13.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$52.3M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,800,000
- Revenue
- $52,293,982
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Silver Screen Partners II
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Color of Money about?
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, Edd...
Who directed The Color of Money?
The Color of Money was directed by Martin Scorsese.
How long is The Color of Money?
The Color of Money has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Color of Money released?
The Color of Money was released on October 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Color of Money?
The main cast of The Color of Money includes Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro.
Is The Color of Money worth watching?
The Color of Money has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,455 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.