The Color of Money Japanese Poster B2 Original Martin Scorsese A sequel to the masterpiece "The Hustler" starring P. Newman. Eddie, the former hustler, is now in his 50s, 25 years after his death match with Minnesota Fats. He has retired from the game and is now living a carefree life in Chicago. His eyes are caught by a young hustler named Vincent, who ruthlessly defeats his opponents with a sharp cue that belies his appearance. "The Color of Money" is a 1986 American drama film based on the novel by Walter Tevis (Kadokawa Bunko). It is a sequel to the 1961 film "The Hustler" starring Paul Newman, and Paul Newman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in this film. Directed by: Martin Scorsese Screenplay by: Richard Price Original Story by: Walter Tevis Produced by: Barbara De Fina (German version) Irving Axelrad Starring: Paul Newman Tom Cruise Music by: Robbie Robertson Gil Evans Cinematography by: Michael Ballhaus Edited by: Thelma Schoonmaker Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures Silver Screen Partners II Distributed by: Buena Vista Distribution Release Dates: United States: October 17, 1986 Japan: December 13, 1986 Running time: 119 minutes