- Actors: Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro
- Directors: Martin Scorsese
- Writers: Richard Price, Walter Tevis
- Producers: Barbara De Fina, Dodie Foster, Irving Axelrad
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Buena Vista
- VHS Release Date: 1 Sep 2000
- Run Time: 119 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004R7ZW
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,535 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Martin Scorcese handles directing duties in this 1986 sequel to the classic 1961 film The Hustler, which marks the return of Paul Newman to the role of pool shark Fast Eddie Felson. Anxious to break into the big time again, Eddie finds a talented protégé (Tom Cruise) to groom; but with the addition of the latter's manipulative girlfriend (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) and the wild streak in Cruise's character, the trio make for a fascinating portrait in group psychology. The cast is brilliant, the script by Richard Price (Clockers) is a paragon of tightly controlled character study and drama (at least in the film's first half), and Scorcese and cinematographer Michael Ballhaus make an ornate show of the collision and flight of pool balls through space--something of a metaphor for the dynamics among the three principals. The film is generally regarded as weaker in its second half, and rightly so, as everything that was interesting in the first place disappears. Still, Newman won a deserved Oscar for his performance. --Tom Keogh
From the Back Cover
Paul Newman and Tom Cruise, two of Hollywoods hottest stars, ignite the screen in this powerful drama. Brilliantly directed by Martin Scorsese, Newman recreates one of his most memorable roles from The Hustler. As Fast Eddie Felson, he still belives that "money won is twice as sweet as money earned". He forms a profitable yet volatile relationship with Vince (Cruise), a young pool hustler with a sexy, tough-talking girlfriend. The Colour Of Money will electrify you with its suspenseful story, dazzling cinematography and dynamic performances.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Following on from "The Hustler" 1961, Paul Newman re-creates his role as "Fast" Eddie Felson, who now appears to be a successful Liquor salesmen after being forced to give up active playing in the first movie. He know is found hanging around Pool Halls staking talented players rather than playing, by all accounts comfortable in terms of earnings and career.
Tom Cruise, playing shark Vincent Lauria, is scouted by Newman and they hit the road as he re-discovers his lost love of both Pool and hustling, gambling their way around the state towards the big tournament at Atlantic City. Felson sees himself in Cruises character, and teaches him the ropes on being a pool pro. One of the criticisms of this movie is that when asked about his pool playing days (I.e. The Hustler) Eddie replies "Actually I was retired. Sometimes you get involved with the wrong people. Way back West, it's dead and buried, I don't even think about it anymore", and that's just about the only link to it! One of the characters in the first movie makes an appearance however.
Creating Lauria into the best player, gives Eddie the platform to test himself against his best game, that is the message of the movie in my opinion. Felson creates his biggest adversary, and the movie explores that perhaps in life the biggest obstacles are ones that we create ourselves.
On a simple level it is good to see Tom Cruise, & Paul Newman in earlier roles.
Tom Cruise, playing shark Vincent Lauria, is scouted by Newman and they hit the road as he re-discovers his lost love of both Pool and hustling, gambling their way around the state towards the big tournament at Atlantic City. Felson sees himself in Cruises character, and teaches him the ropes on being a pool pro. One of the criticisms of this movie is that when asked about his pool playing days (I.e. The Hustler) Eddie replies "Actually I was retired. Sometimes you get involved with the wrong people. Way back West, it's dead and buried, I don't even think about it anymore", and that's just about the only link to it! One of the characters in the first movie makes an appearance however.
Creating Lauria into the best player, gives Eddie the platform to test himself against his best game, that is the message of the movie in my opinion. Felson creates his biggest adversary, and the movie explores that perhaps in life the biggest obstacles are ones that we create ourselves.
On a simple level it is good to see Tom Cruise, & Paul Newman in earlier roles.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I expected a lot from a film whose cast includes such greats as Paul Newman and Tom Cruise - perhaps that's why I felt a little disappointed with the result. This is a good film but could have been great and doesn't quite get there. Still it's well worth a watch. Cruise is a pool hustler who is taught the tricks of the hustling trade by the older more jaded character played by Newman. This is a tough talking, drinking gambling movie with a good few light moments thrown in mainly from the clashes and interaction between Newman and Cruise. There is plenty of drama as they fall into and get out of a few sticky situations and Cruise's love interest provides the romance to add a bit of contrast.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Ok this is not the most profound film ever - pool as a subject matter, but it is a truly underrated flick. Much as other films get the rave reviews from the 80s this flick really does capture some of the zeitgeist as well as any other films of the era and Newman's performance is for me the best of his career and well worthy of the Best Actor Oscar. Whether you are a pool player or not his performance is worth seeing this film for alone, but even if you are'nt the tournament at the end is fantastic also. Slightly unsatisfying ending, but we'll forgive that - this is a great film.
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Paul Newman classic film!
This is the type of film that made Paul Newman the legend he is. It also stars a young Tom Cruise. Flashbacks of fashion and hairstyles but a great film about friendship, respect... Read more
Published 8 months ago by C
Reasonable sequel
Best watched immediately after the superior 'The Hustler'. Newman and Cruise are both good in this (Cruise doing his signature 'arrogant & annoying' shtick). Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Grant Fitzgerald
Minor Scorsese masterpiece
Yet another minor masterpiece from wunderkind Scorsese, however this movie is somewhat dated. The music is without a doubt 1980s. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2008 by Billy Ray Cyrus
Sequel to the Hustler 25 Years on
The more of his movies I see, the more I think that Paul Newman may be the best actor of modern times. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by Jay
Interesting sports drama
Infamous director Martin Scoursese uses his brilliant talents to great effect once again in this appealing sports drama. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2006 by Stampy
a good film
I heard that this film was good so I bought this film then I watched this film and thought it was good.
Published on 13 Dec 2004 by Mr. Paul Bradley
Money, Luck and Our Lady of the Cue Balls.
In this movie's opening voiceover, director Martin Scorsese explains that nine-ball pool, as you've probably guessed, comes down to one basic rule: You don't win without pocketing... Read more
Published on 28 May 2004 by Themis-Athena
Excellent Film
Great film which looks at Pool in the traditional way, before focusing on the modern game at the end. Read more
Published on 17 April 2002 by mal_clarke@yahoo.co.uk
If you like pool and good cinema this is the PERFECT movie.
This movie really made pool sallons and players boost in the midle 80's all over the world. For those who like pool the film includes excelent pool shots. Read more
Published on 10 April 2002 by pfaria@netvisao.pt (Pedro Faria)
Worth a watch despite the flaws
With Scorsese directing and Paul Newman and Tom Cruise headline, you'd think The Colour of Money would rank up there with Scorsese's other greats. Saly this is not the case. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2001
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