Newman Paul that is in my mind was a much better actor than Cruise is at this point in his career, I will never forget Newman in Cool Hand Luke, and everythime it is on TV I watch it.
Keep Watching "The Color of Money"
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Kelly...Of the professional pool players who either had a speaking role, or just were extras, Keith WAS the STAR! He had a focal role in the movie, and had the majority of lines, for actors who were not major players.
Scott Lee
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I know Keith had the largest part of all of the pro players in the movie. The bolded portion above, and the quote from below (which is what prompted my post) have two different implications. Your post above I wouldn't debate.
"Have you even seen the movie Bruce? LMAO Grady had about four lines. Keith was one of the STARS of the movie!"
Kelly
edit: Bold and larger text for pinpoint emphasis, not raised voice.
We just received a phone call tonight from the Screen Actors Guild. They have been searching for Keith McCready since 1987.
Keith is getting a check for his role as Grady Seasons in the movie, "The Color of Money," consisting of royalties since 1987.
Oh, man, it's a big number. Keith kept saying to the guy on the phone, "Are you sure this isn't a prank?" :grin-square:
I spoke to the man, got his contact information, and he seems legitimate. Keith joined the Screen Actors Guild when he got the role in the movie. They took his dues out of his payment for his role in the movie.
OMG, this will change Keith's life for the better. You have no idea. I know he's going to have to pay taxes on it, but, hey, he can take care of some health issues -- well, at least I hope that is what he is going to do with the cheese.
I'm not sure how royalties work, but I'm going to keep watching "The Color of Money."
I just had to share my joy. I'm so happy.
That is simply GREAT NEWS! Glad for you and Keith.
Maybe, Keith can deduct some of those expenses incurred for furthering his career as a pool-playing actor. Just a thought and I'M SERIOUS.
JoeyA
You are absolutely correct. I almost fell out of my chair laughing at the original post you referenced.
Keith did a great job; however, calling him one of the "stars" of the movie was taking quite a bit of literary license.
I think Keith did a great job at his part, but he didn't have enough screen time to be considered one of the stars. JMO.
He has a tiny role, very minor. He has a cool character though, and it's great to see him in the movie. To call someone a star of the movie.. they have to have much more then 4 lines, unless they're speech impaired in the movie, or kill a main character and then say 4 lines
However 4 lines is 4 lines, and over the years i'm sure its at the least some thousands , but I don't know too much about royalties for a 4 line part.. Might be like .000000000001% per viewing
However 4 lines is 4 lines, and over the years i'm sure its at the least some thousands , but I don't know too much about royalties for a 4 line part.. Might be like .000000000001% per viewing
Destukkt...Uh, Keith had a LOT more than 4 lines. I mentioned that Grady only had a few lines. Watch the movie, and see how much dialog Keith has. It's quite a bit.
Scott Lee
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He has a tiny role, very minor. He has a cool character though, and it's great to see him in the movie. To call someone a star of the movie.. they have to have much more then 4 lines, unless they're speech impaired in the movie, or kill a main character and then say 4 lines
However 4 lines is 4 lines, and over the years i'm sure its at the least some thousands , but I don't know too much about royalties for a 4 line part.. Might be like .000000000001% per viewing
Great News........
One of the best things I`ve heard in a long, long time!
.....And JAM, it is nice of you to share!
Way to go!
Will Prout
We just received a phone call tonight from the Screen Actors Guild. They have been searching for Keith McCready since 1987.
Keith is getting a check for his role as Grady Seasons in the movie, "The Color of Money," consisting of royalties since 1987.
Oh, man, it's a big number. Keith kept saying to the guy on the phone, "Are you sure this isn't a prank?" :grin-square:
I spoke to the man, got his contact information, and he seems legitimate. Keith joined the Screen Actors Guild when he got the role in the movie. They took his dues out of his payment for his role in the movie.
OMG, this will change Keith's life for the better. You have no idea. I know he's going to have to pay taxes on it, but, hey, he can take care of some health issues -- well, at least I hope that is what he is going to do with the cheese.
I'm not sure how royalties work, but I'm going to keep watching "The Color of Money."
I just had to share my joy. I'm so happy.
One of the best things I`ve heard in a long, long time!
.....And JAM, it is nice of you to share!
Way to go!
Will Prout
I haven't watched in a while, but I don't think Keith had but maybe 7 or 8 lines; and a few of those lines were a couple of words.
Perhaps I am not remembering correctly, but I don't recall Keith having many lines of substance (ie., more than a few words).
Again, I could be mistaken, but I don't think so.
Glendale
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Keith did have more than 4 lines. Not many more than that, though. Let's not get ahead of ourselves and give him an oscar. He's a great pool player. Not an actor.
Look, I loved that movie, and I loved Keith's role in it! He played it pretty darn good for a non-actor!
Hell, I'm gonna even say he act's better than Tori Spelling. That's pretty strong!
You are correct and this thread is meant to celebrate Keith getting his due; which I think is great.
There were some other things said that I didn't necessarly agree with so I responded.
However, I still think it is great that Keith is getting his due.
EXACTLY!!! Perfect post!
Thanks, Houmatroy. I did start the thread out of joy, but I'm beginning to see that it may have an unpleasant effect on a pool forum. This is supposed to be a celebratory thread, not a demeaning thread about Keith.
I should have known better. LOL :grin-square:
Oh, well, in the words of Minnesota Fats, slightly altered for Keith's sake, "Boys, the only difference between me and everybody else is everybody else talks about The Color of Money, and Keith McCready was in the The Color of Money."
And nobody will ever be able to take that away from him. :wink:
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Tell Keith hi !
I hope they get everything worked out & Keith gets what he has coming to him...Seems like most everyone else got theirs off the deal so Nothing wrong with Keith getting his piece of the pie as well...Still got that standing offer for ya'll two for a good cajun dinner whenever ya'll make it down..take care...Troy
I hope they get everything worked out & Keith gets what he has coming to him...Seems like most everyone else got theirs off the deal so Nothing wrong with Keith getting his piece of the pie as well...Still got that standing offer for ya'll two for a good cajun dinner whenever ya'll make it down
..take care...Troy
I think SAG will figure it all out, Keith being Keith, and Keith's money will appear one day, and he should be a happy guy.:wink:
I don't think anyone said anything demeaning about Keith. I agree the thread was designed (and still is IMO) to celebrate the good news about Keith's role in the movie and his unclaimed royalties. I think we are all happy for the two of you. I think Keith should get everything he is due, he did a great job in the movie.
There was only a disagreement over the idea that Keith was referred to as one of the "stars of the movie". Even the ones who disagreed with that statement said he had a significant role and did a great job.
Very happy for Keith,
Kelly
Glad to hear Keith caught a good roll. He has been a outstanding personality in world of pool for some time now. For those who do not realize how good Keith is, I once asked Allen Hopkins how good did Keith play and his reply was "not everyone becomes a legend". Keith truly is.