Topic: Billiards

Direction Maurizio Ponzi

Cast Francesco Nuti · Giuliana de Sio · Marcello Lotti · Antonio Petrocelli

Synopsis The Pool Hustlers (1983) follows the story of Francesco, also known as 'Toscano', a highly skilled pool player who struggles to secure victories when betting on his games. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Chiara, a talented...

Direction Danny Lee · Lee Lik-Chi

Cast Stephen Chow · Teresa Mo · Leung Kar-Yan · Corey Yuen

Synopsis Legend of the Dragon (1991) follows the journey of Stephen Chow as he ventures to the bustling metropolis with a singular mission: to rescue his beloved hometown. His plan? To emerge victorious in the prestigious and lucrative snooker competition, a...

Direction Gary Nelson

Cast Johnny Cash · Tom Harper · Claude Akins · Tracy Pollan

Synopsis The Baron and the Kid (TV) (1984) follows the story of a renowned pool hustler, known as The Baron, portrayed by Johnny Cash, who returns to his hometown after a lengthy hiatus. During his time away, he crosses paths with...

Direction Kurt Hollander

Cast Daniel Martínez · Diego Luna · Jesús Ochoa · Roberto Cobo

Direction Tien Peng

Cast Champ Wang · Ko Chun-hsiung · Tien Peng · Tien Ho

Synopsis The Desperate Prodigal (1981) is a thrilling martial arts film featuring stars Champ Wang, Peng "Roc" Tien, and Kor Chun Hung. The story revolves around a warrior who is savagely attacked and left to perish, yet miraculously endures. As time...

Direction Vincenzo Terracciano

Cast Sergio Castellitto · Martina Gedeck · Paolo Briguglia · Raffaella Rea

Direction Kung Wen-yen

Cast Wen Shang-Yi · Peijia Huang · Jason Wang · Phoebe Huang

Synopsis Second Chance (2014) follows the story of Shine, a poised and elegant young woman who carries a veil of sadness. Six months prior, her parents met a tragic end in a car accident, leaving her with only a pool house...

Direction Francesco Nuti

Cast Francesco Nuti · Sabrina Ferilli · Novello Novelli · Giulia Weber

Synopsis Mr. Fifteen Balls (1998) follows the journey of Francesco Di Narnali, an internationally acclaimed billiards champion hailing from Italy and the United States. Known for his extraordinary skill and flair for the dramatic, Francesco has a unique talent for executing...

Direction Carlo Barsotti

Cast Paolo Migone · Gianluca Favilla · Giuseppe Nesi · Renzo Spinetti

Synopsis A Paradise Without Billiards (1991) is set in the 1950s and follows Giuseppe, who receives an enticing letter from his friend Franco, who is working in Sweden. Franco paints an idyllic picture of Sweden, boasting of high wages, free healthcare,...

Direction Jerry London

Cast Whoopi Goldberg · Dennis Franz · Tasha Scott · David Marciano

Synopsis Kiss Shot (TV) (1989) follows the journey of a disheartened African American woman who faces unemployment and mounting credit debt. In a bid to turn her fortunes around, she taps into her dormant billiards prowess and starts competing for cash...

Direction Alan Clarke

Cast Phil Daniels · Alun Armstrong · Bruce Payne · Louise Gold

Synopsis Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire (1987) follows the story of a confident and brash snooker player from London, Billy Kid, who takes on a high-stakes challenge from Maxwell Randall, a formidable six-time world champion known as the...

Direction Peter Weir

Direction Martin Fuller · Becky Lomax · Edward McGown

Cast Barry Hearn · Gary Lineker · Harvey Lisberg · Richard Osman

Synopsis Gods of Snooker (TV Miniseries) (2021) delves into the captivating era of the 1980s when snooker transcended its niche status to become a national phenomenon, even outshining the popularity of football. This compelling series chronicles the lives and antics of...