The Cincinnati Kid

Oct 15, 1965

1h 42m

★ 7.0

He'd take on anyone, at anything, anytime.

Overview

An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Filmways Pictures

Solar Productions

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")

Steve McQueen

Lancey Howard

Edward G. Robinson

Melba Nile

Ann-Margret

Shooter

Karl Malden

Christian Rudd

Tuesday Weld

Lady Fingers

Joan Blondell

William Jefferson Slade

Rip Torn

Pig

Jack Weston

Yeller

Cab Calloway

Hoban

Jeff Corey

Felix

Theo Marcuse

Sokal

Milton Selzer

The film takes place away from the glittering strip of mega casinos, but the greed of Sin City is just as pervasive on the desert outskirts. This is where a happy family learns of a forgotten fortune that may be buried beneath their home. Their lives are turned upside down. A sophisticated study of just how far people are able and willing to go if faced with the tempting prospect of easily acquired wealth.

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