Billiard Films - Movies on Billiards

The Hustler and The Color of Money are the most popular billiard films in history. A period of 25 years separates the couple of billiard films, which both of them feature Paul Newman as the pool hustler named Fast Eddie.

These billiard films are probably the best movies ever made about pool and billiard. Nevertheless, watching a billiard movie is still a great opportunity to take a look at some pool action and even learn a few tricks. So, if you are a fan of billiards, poor acting and bad screenwriting will not destroy your fun. Here is a list of billiard films that every cue sports enthusiast must see.

Shooting Gallery aka Pool House Prophets (2005)

"There's no such thing as luck to a hustler."

Directed by Keoni Waxman

Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jericho Hudson, Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez

In one line: A naturally talented pool player is stuck between a group of pool hustlers and a crooked cop.

Stickmen (2001)

"Playing the Shots. Covering the Angles. Waiting for the Big Break."

Directed by Hamish Rothwell

Starring: Robbie Magasiva, Scott Wills, Wayne Paolo Rotondo, Thomas Anne Nordhaus

In one line: Three amateur bar billiard players find themselves competing in a high stakes pool tournament organized by a local gangster.

Poolhall Junkies (2002)

"It's your shot. Take it."

Directed by Mars Callahan

Starring: Mars Callahan, Chazz Palminteri, Rick Schroder, Rod Steiger, Alison Eastwood

In one line: A talented poolhall junky who battles to stay in the game in spite of his holding back mentor and his controlling girlfriend.

The Baltimore Bullet (1980)

"Hide your women. Lock up your cash. Billie Joe & the Baltimore Bullet are on their way!"

Directed by Robert Ellis Miller

Starring: James Coburn and Omar Sharif

In one line: A comedy on two pool hustlers on their way to a high stake pool game.

Up Against the 8 Ball (2004)

"Life is a hustle"

Directed by Troy Curvey Jr. and Miguel A. Nunez Jr.

Starring: Iva La'Shawn and Tawny Dahl

In one line: Two college girls trying to earn their tuition at a pool hustling tour in Las Vegas.

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