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The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

102 min  -  Drama   -  15 October 1965 (USA)
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An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.

Director:

Norman Jewison

Writers:

Richard Jessup (novel), Ring Lardner Jr. (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve McQueen ...
Eric Stoner - the Cincinnati Kid
Ann-Margret ...
Melba
Karl Malden ...
Shooter
Tuesday Weld ...
Christian
Edward G. Robinson ...
Lancey Howard
Joan Blondell ...
Lady Fingers
Rip Torn ...
Slade
Jack Weston ...
Pig
Cab Calloway Cab Calloway ...
Yeller
Jeff Corey Jeff Corey ...
Hoban
Theodore Marcuse Theodore Marcuse ...
Felix (as Theo Marcuse)
Milton Selzer Milton Selzer ...
Sokal
Karl Swenson Karl Swenson ...
Mr. Rudd
Émile Genest Émile Genest ...
Cajun (as Emile Genest)
Ron Soble Ron Soble ...
Danny
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Storyline

In 1930s New Orleans, the Cincinnati Kid, a young stud poker player who travels from one big game to the next, stopping along the way up with various girls, is pitted against the legendary champion card-sharp Lancey Howard in a high-stakes poker game. Written by alfiehitchie  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Poker | High Stakes | 1930s | Stud Poker | Blackmail  | See more »

Taglines:

A RAMBLING - GAMBLING MAN ... ! ! See more »

Genres:

Drama

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cincinnati Kid See more »

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

ITL 98,200,000 (Italy) (1974)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sharon Tate was replaced in the film by Tuesday Weld after Sam Peckinpah was fired by producer Martin Ransohoff. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the final hand, Lancey overlaps his exposed cards similar to a solitaire row, the Queen of diamonds is the top card while everyone is discussing if he has the Jack or not. A few seconds later, the cards are reversed and the Queen is the bottom card. See more »

Quotes

Melba: [Cincinatti Kid slaps her butt] Ouch. You Bastard!
Cincinnati Kid: Cheers baby.
Melba: I hope you lose.
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Connections

Referenced in Shade (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"I've Got You Under My Skin"
(uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter See more »