The Color of Money | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 17, 1986

On this day in 1986, ‘The Color of Money’ was released in theaters by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film reunited audiences with Paul Newman’s iconic pool hustler “Fast Eddie” in a sequel to ‘The Hustler.’ Along with Tom Cruise as Vincent and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen, the trio travels the country hustling pool halls on their way to a nine-ball tournament in Atlantic City. Tom Cruise performed all but one of the trick shots. Paul Newman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film. [40 years ago in 2026] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://DapsMagic.com Daps Magic HQ: https://DapsMagic.com/DapsHQ Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people, young and old, could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacy in a safe and fun atmosphere.