The Color of Money

Get ready to be captivated by the intense and thrilling tale of "The Color of Money"! This gripping drama follows the story of "Fast Eddie" Felson (played by Paul Newman), a former pool hall sensation who's now a successful liquor salesman in Chicago. However, he's not content with his current life and sees an opportunity to get back in the game when he meets Vincent Lauria (played by Tom Cruise), a young and charismatic pool player with incredible talent. Eddie is impressed by Vincent's skills and recognizes his potential for hustling, so he proposes a partnership and invites him on a six-week road trip to hustle their way across the country, culminating in a high-stakes nine-ball tournament in Atlantic City. Vincent is hesitant at first, but Eddie's persuasive tactics and offer of a valuable Balabushka cue stick convince him to join forces. As they hit the road, things start to get interesting. Eddie takes most of their winnings, while Vincent absorbs any losses. Their partnership is put to the test when they encounter various challenges on their journey, including rival players and personal conflicts between them. The tension builds as they near their final destination - will they come out on top or will their relationship crumble? With outstanding performances from both Newman and Cruise, this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don't miss out on this electrifying ride that's full of twists and turns!

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Color of Money include Dead Poets Society, Rain Man, Paris, Texas, Awakenings, Driving Miss Daisy, Manon of the Spring.

The Color of Money was released in theaters on March 20, 1987.