The Color of Money (1986)

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

119 min★ 7.0 · 103,064 votes

• Drama
• Sport

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.

Release date

October 17, 1986

Country of origin

United States

Music

Robbie Robertson

Budget

$13,800,000

Box office

$52,293,982