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Mood:
Clever Stylized Gloomy Tense
Plot:
Redemption Self Discovery Hopes Mind and Soul Youth
Genres:
Drama Sport
Time/Period:
20th Century 80s
Audience:
Boys' Night
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Award Winner Critically Acclaimed Oscar Winner Prestigious Awards
Style:
On the Road Talky
Based on:
Based on Book
Attitudes:
Serious Realistic
Score:
Blues
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The Color of Money, 1986

Starring: Paul Newman, Tom Cruise

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Written by: Walter S. Tevis

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 119 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.9

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Profile of The Color of Money

The Color of Money can be described as clever, stylized, and tense. The plot revolves around redemption, self discovery, and hopes. The main genres are drama and sports. In terms of style, The Color of Money has a road movie structure and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place in the 1980s. The soundtrack of The Color of Money is blues. It is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being an Oscar winner and critically acclaimed. The Color of Money is well suited for a boys' night. Note that it involves nudity, profanity, and violent content.

Summary of The Color of Money

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.