"Fast Eddie" Felson, once a seasoned pool hustler, decides to reclaim his glory by mentoring a talented but raw protégé named Vincent Lauria. Together, they embark on a journey across various pool halls where Eddie imparts the nuances of scamming and manipulating opponents. However, as Vincent's confidence grows due to his natural talent, he begins to showboat, much to the irritation of Eddie. An ensuing argument leads to their separation. Eddie returns to playing pool professionally and eventually finds himself in a high-stakes match against none other than Vincent.
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