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The Color of Money Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on 'The Color of Money'. It should not be too difficult if you are pretty familiar with the movie. If you have not seen it, I recommend checking it out. If you like this quiz check out my others, too. Have a good time all the time.

A multiple-choice quiz by TripleThreat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TripleThreat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
15,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
915

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (15/15), Guest 185 (5/15), Guest 76 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of the following actors was NOT in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Paul Newman

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Tom Cruise

John Cusack

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who directed 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Martin Scorsese

Clint Eastwood

James Cameron

Ron Howard

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the main game played in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Craps

Poker

Pool

Black Jack

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who won an Oscar for Best Actor in 1986 for 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Tom Cruise

Bill Murray

John Cusak

Paul Newman

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Question 5 of 15

5. There is a name on a t-shirt that Tom Cruise wears a lot in 'The Color of Money'. What is that name? Hint

Vince

Don

Rob

Paul

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the name of Paul Newman's character in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Fast Eddie Felson

Mosell Greenberg

Vincent Lauria

Paul Smythe

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Question 7 of 15

7. What other movie did Paul Newman play the very same character in ('The Color of Money' is considered a sequel)? Hint

Eightball Corner Pocket

Fast Eddie's Fast Times

The Hustler

Pool Hall Blues

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who does Eddie tell Vince is the top money winner in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Bill 'Two Shots' McGee

Clarence Norman

David 'Lost' Szurky

Grady Seasons

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is on Paul Newman's license plate in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Eight Ball

TK 6

Easy Money

Fast

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the name of the fancy pool stick that is used? Hint

Breaks 12

Slide 9

Balabushka

Mary

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following rock superstars makes an appearnce in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Iggy Pop

Billy Joel

Bruce Springsteen

George Therogood

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of the following actors is NOT in 'The Color of Money'? Hint

Tim Robbins

John Turturro

Forest Whitterker

Helen Shaver

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the main problem with Eddie's game, until he gets it fixed? Hint

Not Enough Focus

Lack of Money

Needs Glasses

Too Much Drinking

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of the pool player that is 'the main stick' at Sharky's? Hint

Vince

Johnny

Eddie

Mozell

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Question 15 of 15

15. When Eddie and Vince play in the tournament, who wins? Hint

Tie

Vince

Eddie

No One

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Nov 13 2024 : Guest 74: 15/15
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 185: 5/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following actors was NOT in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: John Cusack

Even though John Cusack is a fine actor, he was not in this movie.

2. Who directed 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Martin Scorsese

One of the great movies in Martin's amazing portfolio. Another great movie is 'Taxi Driver'. Speaking of which, there is a great 'Taxi Driver' quiz by SuperHC on this very site.

3. What is the main game played in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Pool

If you do not know the answer to this question, why are you taking this quiz?

4. Who won an Oscar for Best Actor in 1986 for 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Paul Newman

Paul delivered an Oscar worthy appearance with no doubt.

5. There is a name on a t-shirt that Tom Cruise wears a lot in 'The Color of Money'. What is that name?

Answer: Vince

Tom plays Vincent and has a shirt that says Vince from work.

6. What is the name of Paul Newman's character in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Fast Eddie Felson

Paul plays Fast Eddie Felson again in this great film.

7. What other movie did Paul Newman play the very same character in ('The Color of Money' is considered a sequel)?

Answer: The Hustler

'The Hustler' is the first appearance by Fast Eddie. Jackie Gleason plays Minnesota Fats. It is in black and white, and another one of the greatest movies ever.

8. Who does Eddie tell Vince is the top money winner in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Grady Seasons

Grady Seasons is the top money winner throughout the movie. At least it is that way on paper.

9. What is on Paul Newman's license plate in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: TK 6

TK 6 is on the license plate. I am not sure of the exact meaning, but it is shown in close-up a few times.

10. What is the name of the fancy pool stick that is used?

Answer: Balabushka

'It's a Balabushka. Eddie gave it to me.' - Vince

11. Which of the following rock superstars makes an appearnce in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop is the pool player that sticks his tongue out at Vince and then takes a shot.

12. Which of the following actors is NOT in 'The Color of Money'?

Answer: Tim Robbins

Forrest and John both play pool hustlers. Helen is Eddie's girlfriend.

13. What is the main problem with Eddie's game, until he gets it fixed?

Answer: Needs Glasses

Eddie has some problems until he gets his eyes checked and gets some glasses.

14. What is the name of the pool player that is 'the main stick' at Sharky's?

Answer: Mozell

Mozell is the main man that plays both Eddie and Vince.

15. When Eddie and Vince play in the tournament, who wins?

Answer: Eddie

Vince tanks and Eddie wins.

Source: Author TripleThreat

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