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.
Runtime:
1 hour 59 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
$13,800,000.00
Revenue:
$52,293,982.00
Director:
Martin Scorsese
