Overview:Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
Date Released:1986-10-17
Genre:Drama
Budget:$13,800,000.00
Revenue:$52,293,982.00
Movie location:United States of America
Languages:English, Spanish
Rating:1419