The read
A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, Metacritic 77/100. Number 2 of 2 in its series by score.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic77/100
1,579 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard PriceScreenplay
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Robbie RobertsonOriginal Music Composer
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
- Ron DeanGuy in Crowd
- Robert AginsEarl at Chalkies
Stills
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Themes
sportspool billiardshustlertalentinspirationalunderstated
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