Martin Scorsese's THE COLOR OF MONEY picks up where Robert Rossen's 1961 film THE HUSTLER left off. Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman), now middle-aged, finds the image of his youthful self in a pool hustler named Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise). Trying to relive his past days of glory through the cocky but inexperienced youngster, Fast Eddie takes on the role of Vincent's manager and mentor. But Fast Eddie didn't count on having to contend with Vincent's smart, sexy, and extremely ambitious girlfriend. The three characters become engaged in an emotionally complicated power struggle as they make their way to Atlantic City, where Vincent plans to compete in his first pool tournament.

Scorsese's, as well as Newman's, love for the character of Fast Eddie shines through in every frame of this sequel, something that didn't go unnoticed by the academy (earning Newman the Best Actor Oscar). Playing the young upstart, Cruise steps up to Newman's challenge, delivering an energetic performance that cemented his place at the top of the young Hollywood elite. Robbie Robertson's bluesy score reflects the smoky interiors of the various pool halls that Fast Eddie and Vincent haunt, adding another layer of moodiness to the already stylish proceedings.

Paul Newman re-creates his role of Fast Eddie Felson, the pool hustler who believes the game "ain't about pool...It's about money!" He forms a partnership with a young hotshot and, through tutoring, rediscovers his own passion for the game.

Theatrical release: October 17, 1986.

Shot on location in Chicago, Illinois, and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Shooting began on January 20, 1986, and finished in April 1986.

Released on video July 1987.

THE COLOR OF MONEY is the sequel to THE HUSTLER, which starred Newman and Jackie Gleason and was directed by Robert Rossen.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 1.85
Widescreen - 1.85

Distributor Notes: The Color Of Money

Legendary actor Paul Newman (MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE) and Academy Award(R)-nominee Tom Cruise (Best Actor, 1997, JERRY MAGUIRE) ignite the screen in this powerful drama. Brilliantly directed by Martin Scorsese (BRINGING OUT THE DEAD), Newman re-creates one of his most memorable roles from THE HUSTLER. As Fast Eddie Felson, he still believes that "money won is twice as sweet as money earned." To prove his point, he forms a profitable yet volatile partnership with Vince (Cruise), a young pool hustler with a sexy, tough-talking girlfriend (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, THE PERFECT STORM). But when Vince's flashy arrogance leads to more than a few lost matches, all bets are off between Eddie and him. THE COLOR OF MONEY will electrify you with its suspenseful story, dazzling cinematography, and dynamic performances.

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Paul Newman: Oscar-winning American actor, THE COLOR OF MONEY
Tom Cruise: American Actor, RISKY BUSINESS, EYES WIDE SHUT
Helen Shaver: Canadian Actress
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio: American Actress
John Turturro: American Actor/Director, BARTON FINK (1991)

Martin Scorsese: American director/screenwriter/producer, GOODFELLAS (1990)

Included in the New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF 1986"
"...A most entertaining, original film with its own, vivid, very contemporary identity and reason for being....The film's revelation is [Mastrantonio]..."
"...THE COLOR OF MONEY is an exciting brilliantly filmed coda to THE HUSTLER..."
"...A keenly observed and immaculately crafted vision of the raw side of life....A distinctive pulse of its own with exceptional performances by Paul Newman and Tom Cruise..."
"...Jagged-edged visual stylistics, an icily perfect soundtrack and fine performances from Newman and a never-better Cruise are just the start..."