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.

Paul Newman
as Eddie Felson

Tom Cruise
as Vincent Lauria

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Carmen

Helen Shaver
as Janelle

John Turturro
as Julian

Bill Cobbs
as Orvis

Forest Whitaker
as Amos

Keith McCready
as Grady Seasons

Elizabeth Bracco
as Diane at Bar

Vito D'Ambrosio
as Lou in Child World
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Following on from the enjoyable "Hustler" (1961), Paul Newman's "Eddie" takes the cocky but green pool player "Vincent" (Tom Cruise") under his wing so he can teach him how to win and to win big. Initially hostile to the idea, "Vincent" realises his opportunity and pretty quickly the pair are on a t...