The Cincinnati Kid
“He'd take on anyone, at anything, anytime.”
Synopsis
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-25
Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")
Edward G. Robinson
Lancey Howard
Ann-Margret
Melba Nile
Karl Malden
Shooter
Tuesday Weld
Christian Rudd
Joan Blondell
Lady Fingers
Rip Torn
William Jefferson Slade
Jack Weston
Pig
Cab Calloway
Yeller
Jeff Corey
Hoban
Theo Marcuse
Felix
Milton Selzer
Sokal
Karl Swenson
Mr. Rudd
Émile Genest
Cajun
Ron Soble
Danny
Irene Tedrow
Mrs. Rudd
Midge Ware
Mrs. Slade
Dub Taylor
Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- Ring Lardner Jr., Terry Southern
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Cincinnati Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.3M
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Solar Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
Ring Lardner Jr., Terry Southern, Richard Jessup
Lalo Schifrin
Philip H. Lathrop
Hal Ashby
Martin Ransohoff, John Calley
Department Leadership Roster
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Norman Jewison
Director
Ring Lardner Jr.
Screenplay
Donfeld
Costume Design
Hal Ashby
Editor
John Calley
Producer
Terry Southern
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cincinnati Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cincinnati Kid about?
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
Who directed The Cincinnati Kid?
The Cincinnati Kid was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in The Cincinnati Kid?
The principal cast of The Cincinnati Kid includes Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld.
When was The Cincinnati Kid released and how long is it?
The Cincinnati Kid was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Cincinnati Kid make at the box office?
The Cincinnati Kid grossed $15.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Cincinnati Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cincinnati Kid was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is The Cincinnati Kid based on a book or true story?
The Cincinnati Kid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Jessup".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cincinnati Kid?
The Cincinnati Kid holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).