The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
15,227
Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
-
The Cincinnati Kid -
Melba -
Shooter -
Christian -
Lancey Howard -
Lady Fingers -
Slade -
Pig -
Yeller -
Hoban -
-
Sokal -
Mr. Rudd -
-
Danny
Full cast
Director:
Norman JewisonWriters:
Richard Jessup (novel), Ring Lardner Jr. (screenplay), Terry Southern (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Reviews & Commentary
Add a Review
User Reviews
Metacritic Reviews
Critic Reviews
Parents Guide
Did You Know?
Trivia
Paddy Chayefsky was originally signed to write the screenplay.
Quotes
Lady Fingers:
It's a whole new deal! Good hands all around. Prosperity for everybody.
Goofs
Throughout the final poker game of the film, Hoyle poker cards with "shell back" are dealt by Shooter and Lady Fingers. When the man flips his jack of diamonds, a close-up of his cards shows a jack and a queen of diamonds in the standard style of Bee or Bicycle decks, even though we have seen a close-up of a Hoyle-style jack of diamonds before and the end credits display the man's final hand with Hoyle-style queen and jack.
Alternate Versions
There are two different endings to this film. The first ending, which is shown in all vhs releases, after Stoner loses the coin throw to the shoe shine boy, the boy walks away saying "You're not ready for me yet, Kid." As the boy walks away, Stoner turns around and it fades into the ending credits. In the second (or extended) ending, which was shown on Turner Classic Movies, after Stoner loses the coin throw to the shoe shine boy, the boy leaves saying "You're not ready for me yet, kid." Stoner turns around and continues walking until he sees Christian, then embraces her. The frame then freezes and says "The End" before fading into the credits.
Soundtracks
The Cincinnati KidMusic by Lalo Schifrin
Lyrics by Dorcas Cochran
Theme song of "The Cincinnati Kid"
Sung by Ray Charles
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
DramaDetails
Release Date:
30 October 1965Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
600 St Charles Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana, USABox Office
Gross USA:
$15,260,000
Contribute to this page
These 2021 Sundance Film Festival headliners became household names thanks to some unforgettable roles early in their careers.