The Color of Money movie plot
2021-12-08 08:01
Eddie is a billiards veteran with many years. Once, he found a young Vincent with excellent qualifications in a bar. Eddie decided to train Vincent to be an expert in billiards gambling. With the help of Vincent’s girlfriend Carlo, Eddie persuaded Vincent and took them on the road to Atlantic City. The young and energetic Vincent was brave and self-willed, and missed many opportunities to win money, which made Eddie worry a lot. But with the help of Carlo, Eddie finally taught Vincent all the tricks of billiard gambling. Vincent gradually understood how to gamble and won a lot of money. Eddie was deeply touched by Vincent's growth. He couldn't help but pick up the club again, but was unexpectedly defeated and tasted of losing money. After being hit, he left Vincent and Carlos, who were already able to support themselves, and began to work hard again. In the billiards game in Atlantic City, Eddie met Vincent again. Vincent has completely become a smart gambler. In the game, after a hard fight, Eddie finally defeated Vincent and won. However, he soon learned that this was just an arrangement made by Vincent to win money, and he was deeply insulted. In the semi-finals, Eddie gave up the game in the face of shining billiards. The dignity of the billiard player prevailed on him. In the empty ball room, Eddie and Vincent rematched
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The Color of Money quotes
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Vincent Lauria: [Eddie is pushing to go on the road] This is my job, Eddie.
Eddie Felson: You think so? Hmmm. That's funny. I don't think so. I think it's your problem.
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Orvis: You know who you got stakehorsin' here for you? This here's Fast Eddie Felson. Who the hell are you? The end of the world?