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)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Martin Scorsese directs this sequel to The Hustler. Old-time poolsharp Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) has quit the game, but still acts as an unofficial agent for up and coming hustlers. One such is the young, precocious but talented Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise), who has a hard time accepting Eddie's advice that he should sometimes throw games in order to soften up an opponent. The pair fall out and go their separate ways, but not before Eddie has been inspired to pick up the pool cue once more. (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment)
(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)