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.
The Color of Money (1986) is a 1h 59min drama feature film by Martin Scorsese. Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. Selected for Mad Monster Party Film Festival (2024).
Key facts
Cast
Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs, Forest Whitaker, Keith McCready
Original language
English
First release
October 17, 1986 (Canada)
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners
Based on
The Color of Money
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Chicago
Filming locations
New Jersey, Chicago
Crew
Screenplay
Richard Price
Producer
Barbara De Fina, Irving Axelrad
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Editing
Thelma Schoonmaker
Music
Robbie Robertson
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | The Color of Money | |
| Québec French title | La Couleur de l'argent |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | October 17, 1986 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 17, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 27, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Japan | December 13, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 3, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 19, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 19, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 20, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 20, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 26, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 26, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 27, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 27, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 5, 1987 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 6, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Israel | March 6, 1987 |
| Theatrical | France | March 11, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 13, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 14, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | March 19, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 20, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | March 25, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | March 26, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 26, 1987 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 31, 1987 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Czech Republic | January 28, 1998 |
| Home video | Singapore | June 4, 2002 |
| Home video | Russia | August 2, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Cast | Paul Newman (Eddie Felson), Tom Cruise (Vincent Lauria), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Carmen), Helen Shaver (Janelle), John Turturro (Julian), Bill Cobbs (Orvis), Forest Whitaker (Amos), Keith McCready (Grady Seasons), Elizabeth Bracco (Diane at Bar), Vito D'Ambrosio (Lou in Child World), Ron Dean (Guy in Crowd), Robert Agins (Earl at Chalkies), Alvin Anastasia (Kennedy), Randall Arney (Child World Customer #1), Lisa Dodson (Child World Customer #2), Donald A. Feeney (Referee #1), Paul Geier ("Two Brothers/Stranger" Player), Carey Goldenberg (Congratulating Spectator), Joe Guastaferro (Chuck the Bartender), Paul Herman (Player in Casino Bar), Mark Jarvis (Guy at Janelle's), Lawrence Linn (Congratulating Spectator), Jimmy Mataya (Julian's Friend in Green Room), Grady Mathews (Dud), Carol Messing (Casino Bar Band Singer/Julian's Flirt), Steve Mizerak (Duke), Rick Mohr (Congratulating Spectator), Lloyd Moss (Narrator - Resorts International), Michael Nash (Moselle's Opponent), Mario Nieves (Third Latin Guy), Miguel Nino (First Latin Guy), Andy Nolfo (Referee #2), Ernest Perry Jr. (Eye Doctor), Jerry Piller (Tom), Iggy Pop (Skinny Player on the Road), Richard Price (Guy Who Calls Dud), Juan Ramírez (Second Latin Guy), Alex Ross (Bartender Who Bets), Peter Saxe (Casino Bar Band Member), Charles Scorsese (High Roller #1), Rodrick Selby (Congratulating Spectator), Christina Sigel (Waitress), Harold L. Simonsen (Chief Justice Tournament), Fred Squillo (High Roller #2), Brian Sunina (Casino Bar Band Member), Wanda Christine (Casino Clerk), Jim Widlowski (Casino Bar Band Member), Bruce A. Young (Moselle), Martin Scorsese (Narrator (voice)) |
| Screenplay | Richard Price |
| Producer | Barbara De Fina, Irving Axelrad |
| Cinematography | Michael Ballhaus |
| Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker |
| Music | Robbie Robertson |
| Production design | Boris Leven |
| Costumes | Richard Bruno |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
