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California Split

  • 19741974
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
6.9K
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California Split (1974)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
When a casual gambler befriends a professional one, he begins to mirror his life, sending both deeper into the sleazy gambling world where the stakes keep getting bigger.When a casual gambler befriends a professional one, he begins to mirror his life, sending both deeper into the sleazy gambling world where the stakes keep getting bigger.When a casual gambler befriends a professional one, he begins to mirror his life, sending both deeper into the sleazy gambling world where the stakes keep getting bigger.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Altman
  • Writer
    • Joseph Walsh
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Elliott Gould
    • Ann Prentiss
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Altman
  • Writer
    • Joseph Walsh
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Elliott Gould
    • Ann Prentiss
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    • 51User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Elliott Gould and George Segal in California Split (1974)
    California Split (1974)
    Ann Prentiss in California Split (1974)
    Elliott Gould in California Split (1974)
    Ann Prentiss in California Split (1974)
    Ann Prentiss and Bert Remsen in California Split (1974)
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    Top cast

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    George Segal
    George Segal
    • Bill Dennyas Bill Denny
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Charlie Watersas Charlie Waters
    Ann Prentiss
    Ann Prentiss
    • Barbara Milleras Barbara Miller
    Gwen Welles
    Gwen Welles
    • Susan Petersas Susan Peters
    Edward Walsh
    • Lewas Lew
    Joseph Walsh
    Joseph Walsh
    • Sparkieas Sparkie
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • Helen Brownas Helen Brown
    Barbara London
    • Lady on the Busas Lady on the Bus
    Barbara Ruick
    Barbara Ruick
    • Reno Barmaidas Reno Barmaid
    Jay Fletcher
    Jay Fletcher
    • Robberas Robber
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Lloyd Harrisas Lloyd Harris
    Barbara Colby
    Barbara Colby
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Vincent Palmieri
    • First Bartenderas First Bartender
    • (as Vince Palmieri)
    Alyce Passman
    • Go-Go Girlas Go-Go Girl
    Joanne Strauss
    Joanne Strauss
    • Motheras Mother
    Jack Riley
    Jack Riley
    • Second Bartenderas Second Bartender
    Sierra Bandit
    • Woman at Baras Woman at Bar
    John Considine
    John Considine
    • Man at Baras Man at Bar
    • Director
      • Robert Altman
    • Writer
      • Joseph Walsh
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    Storyline

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    A down on his luck gambler links up with free spirit Elliot Gould at first to have some fun on, but then gets into debt when Gould takes an unscheduled trip to Tijuana. As a final act of desperation, he pawns most of his possessions and goes to Reno for the poker game of a lifetime. A film set mainly in casinos and races, as the two win and lose (but mainly win), get robbed, and get blind drunk. —David B-2
    • poker
    • casino
    • writer
    • magazine
    • gambling
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    • Taglines
      • California Split ... being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film is dedicated to actress Barbara Ruick who appears in the movie as a barmaid and who died on location during the filming. The end title card memorializing this reads: "FOR BARBARA 1933-1973".
    • Goofs
      Some of the balls hanging from Charlie's sombrero keep changing position throughout the scene.
    • Quotes

      Bill Denny: Goddamnit, lady, you don't throw oranges on an escalator!

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD cuts approximately three minutes worth of incidental scenes and bits, because the distributor was either unable or unwilling to reach an arrangement for music licensing.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Peg o' My Heart
      (uncredited)

      Written by Al Bryan and Fred Fisher

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    The best film ever about gambling
    Of all Robert Altman's films, this one is the best, in my mind. Meaning it stood out the most for me and it still feels so fresh after all this time, like most of Altman's films anyway.

    Even if you don't care for this director's films, watch it just for the marvelous chemistry between George Segal and Elliott Gould, two outstanding actors, and for those who want to see how real improvisation is done, watch closely how Elliott Gould does it in this movie, I guarantee you've never seen anything like it before or since. I was shaking my head in amazement at such talent, wow!

    An enjoyable film, funny as hell, but pitiful, too.
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    • marty2000
    • Jun 13, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Slide
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Spelling Goldberg
      • Reno Associates
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,900,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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