From NetFlix:

The hustler isn’t what he used to be: ‘Fast’ Eddie Felson
(Oscar-winner Paul Newman) has given up pool for life as a
liquor salesman. But then he meets Vincent (Tom Cruise), a
cocky natural who makes a cue ball crack like a lightning
bolt. Eddie takes Vincent under his wing and on the road,
but are teacher and student destined to become competitors?

Because of our devotion to the game of pool, Kate and Nigel and I watched a very young
Tom Cruise do a perfect job as an arrogant kid refusing to take directions from an older
and wiser Paul Newman. Our NetFlix CD was in terrible shape but we enjoyed the film
so much that we will next order the precursor “The Hustler”.

I would be interested to know if you find the film confusing. Also, there is a lot of pool
playing in the film which might not interest everyone.