The Color of Money
“The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.”
7 / 10
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.
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
Average shot length
9.7s per shot
Martin Scorsese's career average is 6.2s across 24 measured films —see the full picture.