The pool movies are a collection of film, television and video games based on the game of pool. These movies show a wide range of action and players. Some are more serious while others are more funny. No matter your level of expertise, there are great options.
Most films concentrate on human drama. But there are great action scenes. You can also find pool movies with trick shots. Trick shots are moves that display creativity and mastery at difficult spots. Although they are not often seen in a game of pool, they are quite popular in pool movies.
Walter Tevis' classic "The Hustler" is another. This movie was originally a short story, but it eventually became a 1961 billiards-blazing movie. Its success launched a billiards revival, and the movie has been credited with the resurgence of the sport.
The Baltimore Bullet, "The Color of Money" and "The Baltimore Bullet are other noteworthy pool movies. Both movies are good, but the latter is better. 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 tells the story of two lazy pool hustlers. They try to set up a big game. They are joined by Allen Hopkins, Jim Rempe and Richie Florence. Pete Margo is also included, as well as Steve Mizerak, "The Miz", Steve Mizerak, and Richie Florence.
During the 1930s, many movies focused on the social mores of the time. This film takes place during that era and has a cast of characters living on the margins of society. The film features other actors as well as the main cast.
Poolhall Junkies has a lot of great trick shots. One trick that is great for pool hall Junkies is the masse shot. You will be familiar with the difficulties of a masseshot if you have played it.
Another notable trick shot in the film is the "goodbye Johnny” and the “Do It for the Game.” 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 also a few comedy-based pool movies. There are also movies that are completely about the sport. Even the film "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire", is set around a snooker tournament.
Other than the movies that are pool-related, there are short films and TV shows that feature billiards. Below is a listing of some of these.
There are also a few mediocre movies that deal with billiards. "Goodbye Johnny," is a little bit of a dud. While the movie does a nice job of highlighting well-executed shots, its plot is somewhat unimaginative.