California Split
“…Being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."”
Synopsis
Carefree single guy Charlie Waters rooms with two lovely prostitutes, Barbara Miller and Susan Peters, and lives to gamble. Along with his glum betting buddy, Bill Denny, Charlie sets out on a gambling streak in search of the ever-elusive big payday. While Charlie and Bill have some lucky moments, they also have to contend with serious setbacks that threaten to derail their hedonistic betting binge.
Top Cast
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George Segal
Bill Denny
Elliott Gould
Charlie Waters
Ann Prentiss
Barbara Miller
Gwen Welles
Susan Peters
Edward Walsh
Lew
Joseph Walsh
Sparkie
Bert Remsen
Helen Brown
Barbara London
Lady on the Bus
Barbara Ruick
Reno Barmaid
Jay Fletcher
Robber
Jeff Goldblum
Lloyd Harris
Barbara Colby
Receptionist
Vincent Palmieri
First Bartender
Alyce Passman
Go-Go Girl
Joanne Strauss
Mother
Jack Riley
Second Bartender
Sierra Pecheur
Woman at Bar
John Considine
Man at Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Walsh
- Original Title
- California Split
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions, Persky-Bright Productions, Columbia Pictures, Reno Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Joseph Walsh
Paul Lohmann
Lou Lombardo, O. Nicholas Brown
Leonard Goldberg, Robert Altman, Joseph Walsh, Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Altman
Director
Joseph Walsh
Writer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Robert Altman
Producer
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
Joseph Walsh
Producer
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About California Split
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is California Split about?
Carefree single guy Charlie Waters rooms with two lovely prostitutes, Barbara Miller and Susan Peters, and lives to gamble. Along with his glum betting buddy, Bill Denny, Charlie sets out on a gambling streak in search of the ever-elusive big payday. While Charlie and Bill have some lucky moments, they also have to contend with serious setbacks that threaten to derail their hedonistic betting binge.
Who directed California Split?
California Split was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in California Split?
The principal cast of California Split includes George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles, Edward Walsh.
When was California Split released and how long is it?
California Split was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did California Split make at the box office?
California Split grossed $5M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for California Split?
California Split holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).