The Cincinnati Kid
1965 · Movie · 113 min. · United States
A rising cardshark challenges a veteran player for the chance to be known as "The Man." Set in the swampy hedonism of New Orleans during the Great Depression, the card game is a gritty exploration of the manly sport of stud poker. As the men battle across the card table, the upstart realizes that someone is forcing the honest dealer to help him win.
Direction Norman Jewison
Cast Steve McQueen · Edward G. Robinson · Karl Malden · Tuesday Weld · Ann-Margret · Joan Blondell · Rip Torn · Jack Weston · Cab Calloway · Jeff Corey
Soundtrack Lalo Schifrin
Screenplay Ring Lardner Jr. · Terry Southern · Richard Jessup
Cinematography Philip H. Lathrop
Original title The Cincinnati Kid
7.2
5K votes (FilmAffinity)
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