The Color of Money

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Newman Eddie Felson

Tom Cruise Vincent Lauria

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Carmen

Helen Shaver Janelle

John Turturro Julian