The Cincinnati Kid

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

Oct 30 1965 TV-14 1h 42m
Drama

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

Plot

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.

Written by

Richard Jessup, Ring Lardner Jr., Terry Southern

Directed by

Norman Jewison, Sam Peckinpah

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Solar Productions, Filmways Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
18,847
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA