The Cincinnati Kid
The film is based on the novel written by Richard Jessup. It is about an important game between the Kid and the Man. The Kid is famous poker player and the Man is the reigning poker champ. What will happen?
17 September 1908, Edmonton, London, England, UK
21 February 1896, Newark, New Jersey, USA
6 February 1931, Temple, Texas, USA
3 August 1907, Denver, Colorado, USA
21 February 1936, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
25 December 1907, Rochester, New York, USA
23 May 1918, Chicago, Illinois, USA
4 November 1933, San Francisco, California, USA
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25 November 1937, Redwood City, California, USA
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March 30, 2010
It's the Hustler, with Steve McQueen playing stud poker instead of Paul Newman shooting pool.August 19, 2008
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.June 24, 2006
Marvellous performances throughout ensure interest.January 06, 2007
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.August 22, 2013
A brilliant and utterly entertaining McQueen vehicle and one that fans of the actor will enjoy the most.October 31, 2007
Adapted from Richard Jessup's realistically-written novel, it emerges a tenseful examination of the gambling fraternity.July 17, 2011
...an erratically-paced yet stirring drama that benefits greatly from McQueen's mere presence...May 09, 2005
The pool sharks in The Hustler have it all over the card sharks in The Cincinnati Kid, in spades.April 22, 2009
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.May 06, 2013
By the time all the bets are in, Cincinnati Kid appears to hold a losing hand.October 31, 2007
Even if you don't understand the game, you'll be biting your nails.