The Cincinnati Kid
feature film, 1965.
DIRECTED BY: Norman Jewison
CAST:
Steve McQueen (The Cincinnati Kid),
Karl Malden (Shooter),
Edward G. Robinson (Lancey Howard),
Ann-Margret (Melba)
SCRIPT:
Ring Lardner Jr.,
Terry Southern (prema istoimenom romanu Richarda Jessupa)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Philip H. Lathrop
Synopsis:
The Cincinnati Kid is a passionate poker player whose biggest wish is to try his luck with the greatest living poker player, Lancey Howard. Skid believes he is good enough to beat Howard and just needs an opportunity to sit at the same table with him. When he finally gets his chance, he is determined to win. His buddy Shooter, who had already had previous experience with Lancey, tries to help his friend.
color, 35 mm, 102 min