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The Cincinnati Kid

1h 42m|Drama|1965
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

Cast:

Steve McQueen, Edward Robinson, Ann-Margret undefined, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld, Joan Blondell, Rip Torn, Jack Weston, Cab Calloway, Jeff Corey, Theo Marcuse
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