The pool movies are a collection of film, television and video games based on the game of pool. These movies feature many different types of action and players. These movies can be serious or funny. 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. But there are great action scenes. Many pool movies feature trick shots. Trick shots are those special moves that show creativity and mastery in some tough spots. They are usually not seen during a game, but they are very popular in pool movies.
Walter Tevis' classic "The Hustler" is another. Although originally a short story about the movie, it was made into a 1961 classic. The movie's success sparked a revival in billiards, and it has been credited for that.
The Baltimore Bullet and The Color of Money, two other pool movies that are worth mentioning are "The Baltimore Bullet" (above) and "The Color of Money (below). Both are very good, but the former is a better film. The Baltimore Bullet's Willie Mosconi is also featured in "The Baltimore Bullet", which has been inducted into The BCA Hall of Fame.
The Baltimore Bullet is a movie about two lazy pool hustlers. They try to create a big game. Allen Hopkins is joined by Jim Rempe, Richie Florence (Pet Margo), and Steve Mizerak ("The Miz")
Many movies from the 1930s were focused on social trends. This film is set in that time period and features characters from the margins. There are also other actors that appear in this movie, in addition to the main cast.
Poolhall Junkies can enjoy a number of fantastic trick shots. A masse shot is one such trick. You'll be able to tell how difficult a masse shot can be if you've played one.
The film also features the "goodbye Johnny", and the "Do It for the Game" trick shots. 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 movies that include a billiards-themed theme. There are even comedy pool movies. A few movies focus entirely on the sport. Even the movie "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire", which is about a snooker game, centers around it.
There are many TV shows and short films about billiards, in addition to the ones mentioned above. Below is a list.
There are also a few mediocre movies that deal with billiards. "Goodbye Johnny," however, is a bit of an abomination. Although the movie highlights well-executed shots well, its plot is somewhat unimaginative.