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The Cincinnati Kid

The Cincinnati Kid

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

19657.01h 42m

Overview

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

Directed by Norman Jewison
Written by Ring Lardner, Jr., Richard Jessup, Terry Southern
Produced by Martin Ransohoff, John Calley
Box Office0Revenue: $15.3M

Top Cast

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Lancey Howard

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Melba Nile

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Shooter

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Christian Rudd

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Lady Fingers

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

William Jefferson Slade

Jack Weston

Jack Weston

Pig

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Yeller

Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

Hoban

Themes & Keywords

pokergamblingnew orleans, louisianametrocolor

About The Cincinnati Kid

The Cincinnati Kid is a drama film released in 1965 exploring themes of poker, gambling, new orleans, louisiana, metrocolor. Directed by Norman Jewison, it stars Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Ann-Margret. An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.

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