The Color of Money
The Color of Money was a 1984 novel by American writer Walter Tevis, continuing the story of Fast Eddie Felson from The Hustler (1959). Felson is no longer a pool player, but owns a pool hall. He goes on tour versus Minnesota Fats for a cable sports show, and while losing to Fats, he regains some of his competitiveness that he lost. Fast Eddie discovers something he has been missing all those years owning the poolhall. Pride.
It was adapted into a 1986 film of the same name, with Paul Newman reprising his role from the movie version of The Hustler. The film also stars Tom Cruise as Vincent, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen, Helen Shaver as Janelle and John Turturro as Julian. The movie was adapted by Richard Price from the novel, and was directed by Martin Scorsese. It was given an 'R' rating by the MPAA.
The movie won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Paul Newman) and was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Writing, Screenplay ased on Material from Another Medium.
Directed by Martin Scorsese
It was adapted into a 1986 film of the same name, with Paul Newman reprising his role from the movie version of The Hustler. The film also stars Tom Cruise as Vincent, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen, Helen Shaver as Janelle and John Turturro as Julian. The movie was adapted by Richard Price from the novel, and was directed by Martin Scorsese. It was given an 'R' rating by the MPAA.
The movie won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Paul Newman) and was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Writing, Screenplay ased on Material from Another Medium.
Directed by Martin ScorseseProduced by Irving AxelradBarbara De Fina
Written by Walter Tevis (novel)Richard Price
Starring Paul Newman,Tom Cruise,Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio,John Turturro
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