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1986 · 119 min · R

The Color of Money

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama

The Color of Money (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in Chicago and Atlantic City during the 1980s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama and con artist, with a tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Robbie Robertson
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Cast
Paul NewmanTom CruiseMary Elizabeth MastrantonioHelen ShaverJohn TurturroBill CobbsForest WhitakerKeith McCready

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