The pool movies are a collection of film, television and video games based on the game of pool. These movies include a wide variety of players and action. Some of these movies are more serious and others are more comedic. You can find great movies for everyone, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
A lot of the films focus on the human drama. There are some amazing action scenes. There are many pool movies featuring trick shots. Trick shots show mastery and creativity in tough situations. Although they are not often seen in a game of pool, they are quite popular in pool movies.
Walter Tevis's classic film "The Hustler," is another. This film was originally a story. But it became a 1961 billiards-blazing movie. Its success launched a billiards revival, and the movie has been credited with the resurgence of the sport.
Other notable pool movies include "The Baltimore Bullet" and "The Color of Money." Both are very good, but the former is a better film. The Baltimore Bullet also features Willie Mosconi (the legendary pool shark), who was inducted into The BCA Hall of Fame.
"The Baltimore Bullet" is a film about two sloppy 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.
Many movies of the 1930s focused on the social conditions of the time. This movie is set during this era, and features characters who live on the margins. The film features other actors as well as the main cast.
Poolhall Junkies offers a variety of amazing trick shots. One of these tricks is the masse shot. You will be familiar with the difficulties of a masseshot if you have played it.
Other noteworthy trick shots include the "goodbye Johnny", "Do It for the Game," and the "goodbye Johnny". This is a great way to show how a player might use dead banks. The second, which was not shown in the movie but is a clever way for a player to learn how to play billiards shots.
There are many other movies with a billiards theme. There are also a few comedy-based pool movies. There are also a few films that focus solely on the sport. Even the movie "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire" is centered around a snooker match.
A few TV shows and short films feature billiards in addition to those mentioned above. Below is a list.
There are also a few mediocre movies that deal with billiards. "Goodbye Johnny," though, is a bit mediocre. While the movie does a nice job of highlighting well-executed shots, its plot is somewhat unimaginative.