Former pool streetwalker “fasting Eddie” Felson decide he desire to return to the game by take a student. He meet talented but greenish Vincent Lauria and propose a partnership. As they tour pool hallway, Eddie teach Vincent the trick of scamming, but he finally turn thwart with Vincent’s showboat antic, lead to an statement and a falling-out. Eddie take up play once again and shortly crosse way with Vincent as an opposition.