The Color of Money. Poster of the 1986 movie and cover of the 1984 book
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The Color of Money
Walter Tevis, 1984
movie vs book
Martin Scorsese, 1986

Eddie Felson is a former pool hustler turned successful liquor salesman in Chicago. He still stakes bets for players, including fellow hustler Julian, who is outmatched at nine-ball by the young and charismatic Vincent Lauria. Recognizing Vincent’s skill, and his girlfriend Carmen’s inexperience at luring players to lose money, Eddie tells the couple of their excellent potential for hustling.