The Color of Money Poster – 1986 Scorsese Paul Newman Tom Cruise Wall Art Print
Own the iconic “The Color of Money” poster featuring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. Premium quality wall art print for film collectors. Perfect movie gift! Shop now.
The Color of Money poster brings Martin Scorsese’s electrifying 1986 pool-hall drama to your wall — the film that finally gave Paul Newman his Oscar for Best Actor, reprising Fast Eddie Felson from The Hustler twenty-five years later, now as a mentor to Tom Cruise’s cocky, raw-talent Vincent Lauria. This Color of Money poster captures the film’s charged, competitive energy: the fluorescent underworld of pool halls, the mentor-student dynamic that Scorsese charges with as much tension as any of his crime films, and the extraordinary visual grammar that cinematographer Michael Ballhaus brought to every frame. The Color of Money movie poster is an essential piece of 1980s Scorsese cinema art.
The Color of Money remains one of Scorsese’s most purely enjoyable films — kinetic, funny, morally complex, and anchored by two performances at completely different stages of their respective careers that spark against each other with extraordinary energy. This Color of Money wall art brings that charged cinematic electricity directly onto any wall.
Why This Color of Money Poster Stands Out
- Design & vibe: The Color of Money poster carries the sleek, high-contrast visual energy of 1980s Hollywood commercial cinema at its most confident — bold portrait photography, the cool blue-green neon and amber underworld palette of the pool hall, and typography that communicates both the film’s Scorsese pedigree and its pop commercial appeal. The Newman-Cruise double portrait is the heart of the design: two generations of screen charisma at the top of their respective games. This Color of Money vintage poster rewards a large format where the portrait energy and the neon palette carry full visual presence on the wall.
- Print quality: Printed on 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper with fade-resistant archival inks. Rich blacks, accurate colors, sharp with or without glass.
- Sizes: Seven sizes from 9×11″ to 24×36″, all standard frame-ready. Digital download also available at $3.90 (300 DPI, PDF/JPG).
- Great gift for: Paul Newman fans, Tom Cruise collectors, Martin Scorsese enthusiasts, pool film aficionados, and anyone who appreciates the charged underworld energy of 1980s Scorsese — this Color of Money wall art is a bold, sophisticated piece for a home cinema, a games room, a bar, or a home office.
Where to Hang This Color of Money Movie Poster
The cool neon blue-green, amber, and high-contrast portrait tones of this Color of Money movie poster are perfect for dark, contemporary interiors — charcoal, navy, matte black, or deep forest green walls where the pool-hall neon palette creates genuine visual electricity. A games room, a home bar, a home cinema, or a media room is the natural home for this Color of Money vintage poster. Frame it in thin gunmetal or matte black for a presentation that echoes the sleek, contemporary energy of Scorsese’s visual style. Groups naturally with other Scorsese films or Paul Newman classics for a gallery wall anchored in the finest American cinema of its era.
Print & Material Details
Every MerchFuse poster is printed on 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper using fade-resistant archival inks. Colors stay true, blacks stay deep, and the matte finish eliminates glare whether you frame under glass or mount open. All seven sizes use standard frame dimensions — no custom framing needed.
Prefer to print your own? The digital download option gives you a 300 DPI high-resolution file (PDF/JPG) for $3.90.
This is fan-inspired artwork and an original artistic interpretation. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially licensed by any studio, production company, label, artist, photographer, or rights holder.
Premium Quality, Every Print
200 GSM Matte Paper
Printed on genuine heavyweight fine art matte stock — noticeably thicker and stiffer than standard poster paper. Resists curling straight out of the tube and feels substantial on the wall.
Archival Pigment Inks
Every print uses fade-resistant pigment inks rated for 75+ years of indoor display without colour shift — the same technology used in professional photography studios and gallery prints.
Rolled in Rigid Tubes
Every order ships hand-rolled in tissue paper inside a reinforced protective tube with end-cap cushioning — the industry standard that guarantees your print arrives perfectly flat, crease-free, and mint condition.
Find Your Perfect Print Size
All sizes are cut to standard frame dimensions — IKEA, Target, and Amazon frames fit straight off the shelf. Every print ships rolled in a reinforced tube, flat and crease-free. Choose confidently: the right size changes how a room feels.
| Size | Best Placement | Ideal Wall Space | Off-the-Shelf Frame | Impact |
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| 9 × 11" 23 × 28 cm | Desktop, bookshelf, narrow hallway | Under 4 ft wide | IKEA RIBBA 10×12 | Accent |
| 11 × 14" 28 × 36 cm | Bedside table, gallery wall grouping | 4–6 ft wide | IKEA HOVSTA 11×14 | Accent |
| 12 × 18" 30 × 46 cm | Bathroom, small bedroom, staircase | 5–7 ft wide | Target Threshold 12×18 | Standard |
| 16 × 20" 41 × 51 cm | Home office, bedroom above dresser | 6–8 ft wide | IKEA SILVERHÖJDEN 16×20 | Standard |
| 16 × 24" 41 × 61 cm | Living room, bedroom feature wall | 7–9 ft wide | Amazon Basics 16×24 | Standard |
| 18 × 24" 46 × 61 cm Most Popular | Living room, home office, cinema room | 8–10 ft wide | Target Threshold 18×24 | Statement |
| 20 × 30" 51 × 76 cm | Dining room, large bedroom, hallway | 9–11 ft wide | Amazon Basics 20×30 | Statement |
| 22 × 34" 56 × 86 cm | Feature wall, open-plan living room | 10–12 ft wide | Nielsen Bainbridge 22×34 | Statement |
| 24 × 32" 61 × 81 cm | Cinema room, large open-plan space | 10–12 ft wide | Amazon Basics 24×32 | Grand |
| 24 × 36" 61 × 91 cm Theatrical Size | Cinema room, statement feature wall | 10–12 ft wide | Amazon Basics 24×36 | Grand |
| 28 × 40" 71 × 102 cm | Large cinema room, commercial display | 12 ft+ wide | Custom frame recommended | Grand |
How to Frame & Display Your Print
Four simple steps to take your print from tube to wall — no tools, no specialist knowledge, no custom framing required.
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Unroll & Let It Relax
Remove from the tube and lay face-down on a clean, flat surface for 20–30 minutes before framing. The 200 GSM matte stock relaxes quickly — any natural roll from shipping will release without heat or moisture. Never force-flatten: the paper does the work on its own.
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Pick a Standard Frame — No Custom Sizing
Every print size we offer matches a standard off-the-shelf frame sold at IKEA, Target, Walmart, and Amazon — no custom framing, no mat trimming. An 18×24" drops directly into the IKEA HOVSTA or Target Threshold frame. A 24×36" fits the Amazon Basics poster frame. Check our size guide above to confirm your frame match before you order.
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Glass Optional — Matte Finish Is Naturally Glare-Free
Our matte surface eliminates glare entirely, so hanging without glass often shows more detail — particularly the deep blacks and shadow gradients that define dramatic prints. If you prefer glass, choose a UV-protective acrylic sheet over standard glass: it's lighter, shatter-resistant, and blocks the wavelengths that cause colour fade.
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Position Away from Direct UV Light
Archival pigment inks are rated for 75+ years of indoor display under normal ambient lighting. Direct, sustained UV sunlight — particularly from south- or west-facing windows — will shorten the life of any print, regardless of ink technology. Hang on a wall that receives indirect or diffused natural light for best long-term results.
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
