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The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

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Overview

Director:
Norman Jewison
Writers:
Richard Jessup (novel)
Ring Lardner Jr. (writer) ...
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Release Date:
15 October 1965 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A RAMBLING - GAMBLING MAN ... ! ! more
Plot:
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins more
User Comments:
One of the best movies I've ever seen more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Steve McQueen ... The Cincinnati Kid

Edward G. Robinson ... Lancey Howard

Ann-Margret ... Melba

Karl Malden ... Shooter

Tuesday Weld ... Christian
Joan Blondell ... Lady Fingers

Rip Torn ... Slade
Jack Weston ... Pig
Cab Calloway ... Yeller
Jeff Corey ... Hoban
Theodore Marcuse ... Felix (as Theo Marcuse)
Milton Selzer ... Sokal
Karl Swenson ... Mr. Rudd
Émile Genest ... Cajun
Ron Soble ... Danny
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Additional Details

Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:L | Germany:12 | Argentina:13 | UK:PG (re-rating) (1993) | UK:AA (original rating) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15
Filming Locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Company:
Filmways-Solar more

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Trivia:
Spencer Tracy was originally cast as Lancey Howard but poor health forced him to withdraw and he was replaced by Edward G. Robinson. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where the Kid is playing a card trick with Christian's father, the deck changes positions between camera angles. more
Quotes:
[Slade blackmails Shooter into cheating on his dealing so the Kid will beat Howard]
Shooter: Hey, why are you doing this? It can't be for money.
Slade: Yes, for my kind of money, gut money. I wanta to see that smug old bastard gutted. Gutted!
Shooter: Like he gutted you.
Slade: Yes, that's right, that's right!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Shade (2003/I) more
Soundtrack:
I've Got You Under My Skin more

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8 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
One of the best movies I've ever seen, 27 May 2006
10/10
Author: d888deb from United States

The opening scene is riveting. Well cast with Robinson, McQueen and Malden in top form and most supporting roles convincing. The flavor of old New Orleans is undeniable.

The plot line is a familiar one - - the new lion challenging the old king, this time at a poker table. The results are not predictable and the action leading to the climax is gripping.

Subplots support the main story line even though the female characters are just a bit too glamorous to be believable. The novel the movie is based upon is rather spare and a great deal of the dialog and minor actions were added when the screenplay was written.

A most enjoyable and satisfying motion picture!

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