The pool movies are a collection film, television, and video games about the game pool. These movies show a wide range of action and players. Some of these movies are more serious and others are more comedic. But whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, there are plenty of great choices.
A lot of the films focus on the human drama. You can also enjoy some action scenes. And there are several pool movies which feature trick shots. Trick shots are unique moves that show creativity and mastery when faced with difficult situations. Although they are not often seen in a game of pool, they are quite popular in pool movies.
Walter Tevis also wrote "The Hustler", a classic. This story started out as a short story. It became a 1961 movie about blazing billiards. The movie's success sparked a revival in billiards, and it has been credited for that.
The Baltimore Bullet and The Color of Money are two other notable pool movies. Both films are excellent, but the first is better. Also, "The Baltimore Bullet" features the legendary pool shark Willie Mosconi, who has been inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame.
The Baltimore Bullet is a movie about two lazy pool hustlers. They try to set up a big game. The cast includes Allen Hopkins, Jim Rempe, Richie Florence, Pete Margo, and "The Miz" Steve Mizerak.
During the 1930s, many movies focused on the social mores of the time. This movie is set during this era, and features characters who live on the margins. The movie features some actors in addition to the main cast.
Poolhall Junkies is full of many great trick shots. One such trick is a masse shot. You will be familiar with the difficulties of a masseshot if you have played it.
The film also features the "goodbye Johnny", and the "Do It for the Game" trick shots. The first one is a way to show how a bank can be used by a player. The second is clever and teaches a player how you can play a shot of billiards. It isn’t mentioned in this movie.
There are many other movies with a billiards theme. There are many comedy movies that focus on pool. Additionally, there are a few movies that are entirely about the sport. Even the film "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire", is set around a snooker tournament.
There are many TV shows and short films about billiards, in addition to the ones mentioned above. Below is a list.
On the other side, there are a few subpar movies that do the billiards thing. "Goodbye Johnny," though, is a bit mediocre. While the movie does a nice job of highlighting well-executed shots, its plot is somewhat unimaginative.