Drama / Sports
USA,
1986, 119 min
(Alternative: 115 min)
Directed by:
Martin ScorseseScreenplay:
Richard PriceCinematography:
Michael BallhausComposer:
Robbie RobertsonCast:
Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs, Randall Arney, Elizabeth Bracco, Vito D'Ambrosio, Ron Dean (more)Plots(1)
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). But when Vince's flashy arrogance leads to more than a few lost matches, all bets are off between Eddie and him. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1987 - Paul Newman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1987 - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1987 - Richard Price (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1987 - Best Achievement in Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1987 - Paul Newman (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1987 - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1986 - Paul Newman (Best Actor)
- 1986 - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Best Supporting Actress)