Tag: Walter Tevis

The Man Who Fell To Earth Script

Script by:Paul Mayersberg (Screenplay), Walter Tevis (Novel)
Directed by:Nicolas Roeg
Year:1976
IMDb:tt0074851

Plot:Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.
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The Hustler Script

Script by:Sidney Carroll (Screenplay), Robert Rossen (Screenplay), Walter Tevis (Screenplay)
Directed by:Robert Rossen
Year:1961
IMDb:tt0054997

Plot:Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
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The Color of Money Script

Script by:Walter Tevis (Novel), Richard Price (Screenplay)
Directed by:Martin Scorsese
Year:1986
IMDb:tt0090863

Plot:Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
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