The Cincinnati Kid
– An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time mast..
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
30 Oct 1965
English
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Norman Jewison
Richard Jessup (novel), Ring Lardner Jr. (screenplay), Terry Southern (screenplay)
Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld
In 1930s New Orleans, the Cincinnati Kid, a young stud poker player who travels from one big game to the next, stopping along the way up with various girls, is pitted against the legendary champion card-sharp Lancey Howard in a high-stakes poker game.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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