The Color of Money

The Color of Money

1986 · Movie · 1h 59m · R

Drama

"The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is."

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.

Ratings
IMDb
7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
Metacritic
77/100
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sportspool billiardshustlertalentinspirationalunderstated