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The Cincinnati Kid

  • 1965
  • Approved
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
20K
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Ann-Margret, Steve McQueen, and Tuesday Weld in The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
Trailer: #2
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An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.

  • Directors
    • Norman Jewison
    • Sam Peckinpah
  • Writers
    • Richard Jessup
    • Ring Lardner Jr.
    • Terry Southern
  • Stars
    • Steve McQueen
    • Ann-Margret
    • Edward G. Robinson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Norman Jewison
      • Sam Peckinpah
    • Writers
      • Richard Jessup
      • Ring Lardner Jr.
      • Terry Southern
    • Stars
      • Steve McQueen
      • Ann-Margret
      • Edward G. Robinson
    • 142User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast77

    Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen
    • The Cincinnati Kid
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Melba
    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Lancey Howard
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Shooter
    Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld
    • Christian
    Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell
    • Lady Fingers
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Slade
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Pig
    Cab Calloway
    Cab Calloway
    • Yeller
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Hoban
    Theodore Marcuse
    Theodore Marcuse
    • Felix
    • (as Theo Marcuse)
    Milton Selzer
    Milton Selzer
    • Sokal
    Karl Swenson
    Karl Swenson
    • Mr. Rudd
    Émile Genest
    Émile Genest
    • Cajun
    • (as Emile Genest)
    Ron Soble
    Ron Soble
    • Danny
    Irene Tedrow
    Irene Tedrow
    • Mrs. Rudd
    Midge Ware
    Midge Ware
    • Mrs. Slade
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Dealer
    • Directors
      • Norman Jewison
      • Sam Peckinpah
    • Writers
      • Richard Jessup
      • Ring Lardner Jr.
      • Terry Southern
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews142

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Edward G. Robinson said of Steve McQueen, "He comes out of the tradition of Gable, Bogie, Cagney, and even me-but he's added his own dimension. He is a stunner..."
    • Goofs
      When "Shooter" is dealing cards in the 5-card stud game rather than dealing the first card to the player to his left (Howard) it appears that he skips him and deals the first card to the player to his left.

      This is, in fact, normal practice for card tables to "rotate deal" so that every player gets a chance to be the first to bet. It is the job of the dealer to keep track of the positions, and that is why it is common to have a "dealer button" that passes to the left.
    • Quotes
      • Lancey Howard: Gets down to what it's all about, doesn't it? Making the wrong move at the right time.
      • Cincinnati Kid: Is that what it's all about?
      • Lancey Howard: Like life, I guess. You're good, kid, but as long as I'm around you're second best. You might as well learn to live with it.
    • Alternate versions
      In 2005, the BBFC cut this release further compared to the previous 1993 edits. UK cinema release in 1970 and early video versions were cut by 38 seconds to a scene featuring a cockfight (scenes involving cockfights are always cut by the BBFC). The 2005 wide-screen version substituted some scenes though the cuts were lengthened to 1 min 4 secs.
    • Connections
      Edited into Ann-Margret: Från Valsjöbyn till Hollywood (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Cincinnati Kid
      Music by Lalo Schifrin
      Lyrics by Dorcas Cochran
      Theme song of "The Cincinnati Kid"
      Sung by Ray Charles

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 30, 1965 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gran desafio
    • Filming locations
      • Redondo Junction Roundhouse, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Filmways Pictures
      • Solar Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,260,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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