The Color of Money (1986)

The Color of Money (1986) Pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson finds the young, promising pool player Vincent in a local bar and he sees in him a younger version of himself. To try and make it as in the old days, Eddie offers to teach Vincent how to be a hustler. After some hesitations Vincent accepts and Eddie takes him and Vincent’s girlfriend Carmen on a tour through the country to work the pool halls. However, Vincent’s tendency to show off his talent and by doing so warning off the players and losing money, soon leads to a confrontation with Eddie. ??Leon Wolters Awards: 3 wins & 10 nominations totalBudget: $13,800,000 (estimated)Worldwide Gross: $52,293,982Soundtrack: Strangers In The Night (Words by Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder)