The Cincinnati Kid

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The Cincinnati Kid

1965,

1h 53m,

Drama

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89%

19 Reviews

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5,000+ Ratings

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78%

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Young poker player Eric Stoner (Steve McQueen), also known as the Cincinnati Kid, wants to build his reputation by beating the best player around, Lancey The Man Howard (Edward G. Robinson). Through Stoner's friend, Shooter (Karl Malden), a game with Howard is scheduled. However, Stoner discovers the game is being fixed against Howard by Slade (Rip Torn) out of revenge for a bad loss he suffered to Howard. Stoner objects because he feels he can take the match on his own merits.

William J. Nazzaro

Arizona Republic

Sep 2, 2020

The Cincinnati Kid is first-rate work, easily one of the best pictures of the year.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Oct 31, 2007

Adapted from Richard Jessup's realistically-written novel, it emerges a tenseful examination of the gambling fraternity.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

Marvellous performances throughout ensure interest.

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Joan Didion

Vogue

Mar 11, 2020

Nothing seems to be at stake.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Aug 22, 2013

A brilliant and utterly entertaining McQueen vehicle and one that fans of the actor will enjoy the most.

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Dan Jardine

Cinemania

May 3, 2013

78/100

A slighter version of The Hustler, on a different sort of felt

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Kylo R

Apr 17, 2018

Jewison's breakthrough film connected with audiences in its day, but now seems oddly unfocused and outdated. Flat, maudlin characters in a confused morality play, that deals an absurdist final hand-albeit somewhat tense and satisfying in the wake of the frivolity that came before.

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Hermione S

Jan 31, 2017

Light, simple fun, lead by a stellar cast and some great tension build up in the big game. If you like poker, you should love it. McQueen plays it super cool.

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Kylo S

Apr 26, 2009

Been wanting to see this for a long time, and it didn't disappoint. Sure, it's dated a bit, but it still holds up because of the great performances. Edward G. Robinson, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden...all fantastic. Even Steve McQueen is good. The outcome may be obvious, but it was still fun getting there.

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George P

Mar 28, 2008

Norman Jewison takes audiences into the ultra-hip world of underground gambling in "The Cincinnati Kid". While the film benefits from cool direction and a tight script, ultimately the stars are what make the project shine. Steve McQueen lends his formidable presence to Eric "The Kid" Stoner and surrounding him is a collection of screen veterans and hot newcomers that include Edward G. Robinson, Karl Malden, Joan Blondell, Tuesday Weld, and the super sexy Ann-Margret.

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Norman Jewison

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Lancey Howard

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Shooter

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Synopsis

Young poker player Eric Stoner (Steve McQueen), also known as the Cincinnati Kid, wants to build his reputation by beating the best player around, Lancey The Man Howard (Edward G. Robinson). Through Stoner's friend, Shooter (Karl Malden), a game with Howard is scheduled. However, Stoner discovers the game is being fixed against Howard by Slade (Rip Torn) out of revenge for a bad loss he suffered to Howard. Stoner objects because he feels he can take the match on his own merits.

Director: Norman Jewison
Producer: Martin Ransohoff
Screenwriter: Ring Lardner Jr., Terry Southern
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Solar Productions, Filmways Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 1965, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2010
Runtime: 1h 53m

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