The Color of Money (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Color of Money is a 1986 sports drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. It brings to the screen characters from The Color of Money by Walter Tevis. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $52.3 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Based on
- The Color of Money by Walter Tevis
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Color of Money About?
The premise of The Color of Money without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned pool hustler, Fast Eddie Felson, takes on a young protégé, Vincent Lauria, hoping to teach him the tricks of the trade. As they travel the country, Eddie imparts his knowledge of deception and strategy, but their relationship becomes strained by ambition and conflicting approaches to the game. The pursuit of money and recognition tests their partnership and leads to a confrontation that changes both their lives.
The Color of Money Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scam
- pool player
- hustler
- con artist
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- possessiveness
- whiskey
- tournament
- hustling
- bar
- pool hustler
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- comeback
- pool hall
- jealousy
- on the road
- waitress
- pool tournament
- dancing
- dancer
- salesman
- toy store
- partner
- montage
- shower
- gambling
- arrogance
- mentor protege relationship
- hotel room
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- competition
- atlantic city new jersey
- pool cue
- blue panties
- underwear
- panties
- sequel
- based on novel
- watching tv
- pool game
- pantyhose
- black pantyhose
- female stockinged legs
- liquor salesman
- revenge
- fistfight
- female topless nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- pool shark
- ends with a freeze frame
The Color of Money Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Tom Cruise. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Director Martin Scorsese
More from Martin Scorsese
More films directed by Martin Scorsese, best-rated first: Goodfellas, The Irishman, Mean Streets and Raging Bull.
The Color of Money Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Color of Money 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Color of Money Plot Summary
What happens in The Color of Money from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Hustler makes a triumphant return, but is he truly back in the game? Fast Eddie Felson, portrayed by Paul Newman, discovers a spark of motivation when he encounters Vincent, a young and exceptionally gifted pool player played by Tom Cruise. However, Vincent has his quirks, often coming off as obnoxious and difficult to manage. What intrigues Eddie significantly is Vincent’s unrecognized potential; he embodies a promising anonymity that Eddie lacks. Being a well-known name in the murky world of high-stakes pool has stifled Eddie’s success, making him yearn for the days of uninhibited play.
Full summary
The whole story of The Color of Money, scene by scene
The Color of Money Box Office
The Color of Money grossed $52.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$52.3M
- US & Canada
- $52.3M
The Color of Money Awards & Nominations
The Color of Money won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1987, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1987 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Paul Newman
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
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Golden Globes 1987 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Paul Newman
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
The Color of Money Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Color of Money.
How Well Do You Know The Color of Money?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Vincent, the fledgling pool player?
Cars in The Color of Money
11 cars on screen, including the 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and the 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1980 Chevrolet Citation Background role
The Color of Money Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “The Hustler 2: The Color of Money” and “ハスラー2：1986”.
- Also known as
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- The Hustler 2: The Color of Money
- ハスラー2：1986
- El color del dinero
- Pulun Rəngi
- Գումարի Գույնը
- Die Farbe des Geldes
- Il colore dei soldi
- La Couleur de l'argent
- Barva peněz
- A Cor do Dinheiro
- Цвет денег
- A pénz színe
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- 金钱本色
- ハスラー2
- The Color of Money - revanschen
- Det handler om penge
- Το Χρώμα του Χρήματος
- צבע הכסף
- Paranın Rengi
- Колір грошей
- Kolor Pieniędzy
- 컬러 오브 머니
- Suuret setelit
- 金錢本色
- Farba peňazí
- Цветът на парите
- Culoarea banilor
- رنگ پول
- 金錢本息, ფულის ფერი
- El color del diner
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Movies Like The Color of Money
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Hustler, Even Money and Money Kings.
The Color of Money FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Color of Money, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Color of Money?
The Color of Money runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Color of Money released?
The Color of Money was released on October 17, 1986.
Who directed The Color of Money?
The Color of Money was directed by Martin Scorsese.
More films by Martin Scorsese Who is in the cast of The Color of Money?
The Color of Money stars Paul Newman and Tom Cruise.
How much did The Color of Money make at the box office?
The Color of Money grossed $52.3 million worldwide.
How is The Color of Money rated?
The Color of Money has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 77 on Metacritic.
What awards did The Color of Money win?
The Color of Money won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars 1987.
Does The Color of Money have a post-credit scene?
No. The Color of Money has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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