The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
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Reviews Counted:15
Fresh:14
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: A rising cardshark challenges a veteran player for the chance to be known as "The Man." Set in the swampy hedonism of New Orleans during the Great Depression, the card game is a gritty exploration... [More]
Starring: Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Edward G. Robinson, Karl Malden
Director: Norman Jewison
Reviews for The Cincinnati Kid
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Marvellous performances throughout ensure interest. Full Review |
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A highly watchable, if somewhat superficial drama that bluffed its way to critical respectability on release. Full Review |
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it's the film's stellar cast, along with a gritty narrative and stylized direction, that makes The Cincinnati Kid the best poker movie ever. Full Review |
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B |
McQueen's first teaming with director Jewison is not as fun to watch as the later Thomas Crown Affair, but the actor gives a cool, understated perfromance and positing him against old-timers like Edward G. Robinson and Karl Malden proves to be good idea Full Review |
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4/4 |
Even if you don't understand the game, you'll be biting your nails. Full Review |
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Adapted from Richard Jessup's realistically-written novel, it emerges a tenseful examination of the gambling fraternity. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Falta-lhe a complexidade moral e psicológica de Desafio à Corrupção, mas, ainda assim, é um filme com personagens suficientemente interessantes para prender nossa atenção.
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6/10 |
seemingly prosaic spectacle of poker game as the contest of epic proportions Full Review |
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4/5 |
One of Norman Jewison’s core themes of his career is the singular figure and how his or her’s goals, desires, and actions affect the people around them. Full Review |
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 2/5 |
The pool sharks in The Hustler have it all over the card sharks in The Cincinnati Kid, in spades. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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5/5 |
Moody and stylish, and McQueen is cool as ever.
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4/5 |
McQueen and Edward G. Robinson are aces.
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The movie has lots of nice performances amid some romantic digressions from the poker table. Full Review |
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4.5/5 |
Among a cast loaded with talent, McQueen and Robinson are excellent Full Review |
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