Tom Cruise is recalling some valuable experiences from the past.
The 64-year-old American actor and film producer took to Instagram on Saturday, October 17, to celebrate the milestone 40th anniversary of his sports drama film The Color of Money.
On the special occasion, the Mission: Impossible star reflected on the valuable experience he received while working with actor Paul Newman and director Martin Scorses on the project.
“40 years since making The Color of Money. I had the privilege as a young artist, to have a general meeting with Paul Newman and separately with Martin Scorsese years before making this film, where they shared some of their wisdom on cinema,” he began.
The Digger actor continued, “Of course, I’d seen their films, but prior to meeting them for the first time, I set up a personal study course where I would watch their films in sequence from the beginning of their careers, up until that point in time. After being cast in The Color of Money, I once again studied all of their films in sequence.”
After studying their movies, Cruise shared that he had the chance to watch these legendary artists work on set, which allowed him to see how they applied their knowledge and skills to every aspect of acting and filmmaking.
“I will always be grateful for this opportunity and for the generosity that Newman and Scorsese showed me with their knowledge of cinema and insight throughout the entire process,” he added.
Tom Cruise concluded his heartfelt post with special gratitude to the cast and crew, writing, “To Marty, Paul, and the enormously talented cast and crew, it was a pleasure and an honor to be part of this film with you all! I have carried this experience and knowledge with me my entire career.”
About The Color of Money
The Color of Money is a 1986 sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Helen Shaver.
It is the sequel to the 1961 movie The Hustler, based on Walter Tevis’s novel.
