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The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

“He'd take on anyone, at anything, anytime.”

  • NR
  • 102 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 7.2/10 (18123 votes)

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Plot

Amid the sultry allure of 1930s New Orleans, a young, ambitious gambler known as the Cincinnati Kid navigates the shadowy world of back room stud poker games. Eric Stoner, as he is less commonly known, has a single, burning aspiration - to play against the legendary champion card-sharp, Lancey Howard. The older, more experienced Howard holds an unrivaled reputation as the best in the game, his name whispered with awe and fear in the hushed circles of high-stakes gambling. With the help of his friend Shooter, who is intimately entwined in the clandestine gambling network, the Kid arranges a monumental face-off against Lancey Howard. This audacious move is driven by the Kid's relentless determination to topple the titan of poker and ascend as the new sovereign of the gambling realm. As the anticipation surrounding the game escalates, the Kid grapples with a host of distractions that threaten to blur his focus. Christian, his devoted girlfriend, yearns for a deeper commitment that his gambling lifestyle seems unable to accommodate. Adding to the turmoil, Melba, Shooter's seductively treacherous wife, carelessly dangles her willingness to betray Shooter, much like she does with the rest of her life's commitments. Meanwhile, the wealthy and vindictive William Jefferson Slade devises a dangerous scheme. Intent on settling a personal grudge against Lancey, Slade attempts to blackmail Shooter into rigging the game in favor of the Kid. This precarious situation could potentially unravel the Kid's plans, regardless of Shooter's decision under the mounting pressure. "The Cincinnati Kid" is an enthralling tale of ambition, risk, loyalty, and the high-stakes world of poker. It paints a vivid picture of a young man's relentless pursuit of glory in the face of daunting odds, amidst the intoxicating, gritty charm of New Orleans in the 1930s. As the cards are dealt, every move could either lead to the Kid's triumphant rise or his spectacular downfall.

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The Cincinnati Kid is a drama movie featuring Steve McQueen.

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