The Cincinnati Kid

Name: The Cincinnati Kid
Genre: Drama
Released: October 15, 1965
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Ann-Margret, Cab Calloway, Edward G. Robinson, Jack Weston, Jeff Corey

1965

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: October 15, 1965 | Not Rated

Starring: Ann-Margret, Cab Calloway, Edward G. Robinson, Jack Weston, Jeff Corey, Joan Blondell, Karl Malden, Rip Torn, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld

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

Director: Norman Jewison

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 102 min

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A vivid character study in the tradition of the not dissimilar The Hustler. Marvellous performances throughout ensure interest. Read full review

IndieWire Oliver Lyttleton

It still stands up as a solid little poker movie, setting up the template for many imitators to come. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

An attempt to do for poker what The Hustler did for pool, The Cincinnati Kid succeeds on its own, but it might have been a classic with some more attention paid to the script and, perhaps, a little humor sandwiched in to relieve the suspense. Read full review

Mike Clark

A young-Turk poker player challenges an old pro the way pool shooter Paul Newman took on Jackie Gleason in The Hustler, though the result lacks its predecessor's depth. Carrying Kid is one of the best casts ever. [03 Jun 2005, p.7E]