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Overview

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7.1/10   1,413 votes
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Director:
Robert Altman
Writer:
Joseph Walsh (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
7 August 1974 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
California Split ... being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."
Plot:
A down on his luck gambler (George Seagal) links up with free spirit Elliot Gould at first to have some fun on... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
The Long Goodbye: Elliott Gould Remembers Robert Altman
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 10 May 2009, 2:01 PM, PDT)

Bush Twins Offer Obama Girls Advice
 (From The Insider. 20 January 2009, 3:18 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Sly under-rated early Altman! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

George Segal ... Bill Denny

Elliott Gould ... Charlie Waters
Ann Prentiss ... Barbara Miller
Gwen Welles ... Susan Peters
Edward Walsh ... Lew
Joseph Walsh ... Sparkie
Bert Remsen ... Helen Brown
Barbara London ... Lady on the bus
Barbara Ruick ... Reno Barmaid
Jay Fletcher ... Robber

Jeff Goldblum ... Lloyd Harris
Barbara Colby ... Receptionist
Vincent Palmieri ... First bartender (as Vince Palmieri)
Alyce Passman ... Go-Go Girl
Joanne Strauss ... Mother
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Jackpot!
Slide (USA) (original script title)
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Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Reno, Nevada, USA

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the office scene after the seat switch on the bus, the outer office manager mentions getting in touch with Jerry Weintraub. Weintraub is an actor and director. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Some of the balls hanging from Charlie's sombrero keep changing position throughout the scene. more
Quotes:
Bill Denny: Dumbo flew. more
Movie Connections:
References The Cincinnati Kid (1965) more

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13 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Sly under-rated early Altman!, 12 December 2004
8/10
Author: shepardjessica-1 from United States

I worked on the set of this one and it was a wonderful experience. This gambling tale is light and sad with ensemble acting all around. George Segal (always good) and Elliott Gould (sometimes good) make a great team of "losers" who just can't resist their addiction. Bert Remsen has a great supporting role, along with Ann Prentiss and Gwen Welles - ditzy hookers.

An 8 out of 10. Best performance = Mr. Segal. I don't think this made a dime unfortunately. A must for all Robert Altman fans. I'm sure this is available now on DVD, so seek it out for an American tale that never quite spins out of control. You won't regret it.

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