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The Color of Money
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About 1986 drama film by Martin Scorsese
Genres drama, action, sport, thriller
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Richard Price
Starring Tom Cruise, Paul Newman, Forest Whitaker, Iggy Pop, John Turturro, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Bill Cobbs, Richard Price
Music Robbie Robertson
Runtime 120 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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