Kaleidoscope
“From London to the Riviera, a hair-raising tale of gallant love and truly desperate adventure!”
Synopsis
Barney Lincoln is a rambling gambling man who scores sensational wins at poker and chemin de fer because he has succeeded in marking the original plates for the backs of all the playing cards manufactured in a plant in Geneva and used in all the gambling joints in Europe. In his gambling depredation, Barney is spotted by Angel McGinnis, the daughter of a Scotland Yard Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis on the lookout for a man to do a job. The inspector enlists Barney's help in playing poker with a shady London character whom Scotland Yard wants to force to financial ruin.
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Warren Beatty
Barney Lincoln
Susannah York
Angel McGinnis
Clive Revill
Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis
Eric Porter
Harry Dominion
Murray Melvin
Aimes
George Sewell
Billy
Stanley Meadows
Dominion Captain
John Junkin
Dominion Porter
Larry Taylor
Dominion Chauffeur
Yootha Joyce
Museum Receptionist
Jane Birkin
Exquisite Thing
George Murcell
Johnny
Anthony Newlands
Leeds
Peter Blythe
Poker Player
Sean Lynch
Poker Player
John Bennett
Poker Player
Michael Balfour
Poker Player
Jose Sukhum Boonlve
Poker Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carrington, Jane-Howard Hammerstein
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Kaleidoscope
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Winkast Film Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Robert Carrington, Jane-Howard Hammerstein
Stanley Myers
Elliott Kastner
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Smight
Director
Robert Carrington
Writer
Jane-Howard Hammerstein
Writer
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaleidoscope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kaleidoscope about?
Barney Lincoln is a rambling gambling man who scores sensational wins at poker and chemin de fer because he has succeeded in marking the original plates for the backs of all the playing cards manufactured in a plant in Geneva and used in all the gambling joints in Europe. In his gambling depredation, Barney is spotted by Angel McGinnis, the daughter of a Scotland Yard Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis on the lookout for a man to do a job. The inspector enlists Barney's help in playing poker with a shady London character whom Scotland Yard wants to force to financial ruin.
Who directed Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in Kaleidoscope?
The principal cast of Kaleidoscope includes Warren Beatty, Susannah York, Clive Revill, Eric Porter, Murray Melvin.
When was Kaleidoscope released and how long is it?
Kaleidoscope was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Kaleidoscope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kaleidoscope was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).