Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Ann-Margret

This is a film set around a poker game. But it is not really a 'poker' film. It is an exploration of a young man's desire to reach the top in his chosen field, and the way that effects his relationshi...( read more  read more... )ps with those around him. All set within the world of high stakes gambling and poker. The Kid (played by McQueen) is the latest 'five card stud' poker playing sensation on the gambling scene, and he has the chance to topple aging and veteran poker legend Lancey Howard (played by Edward G Robinson) in a long anticipated poker game.

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Unrated, 103 min.

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Release Date: October 15, 1965

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DVD Release Date: May 31, 2005

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  • August 9, 2008
    there were two good things about this film. they were both attatched to ann margret
  • March 3, 2008
    Great movie - the ending is dangerous and exciting.
  • March 1, 2008
    Crushing Ending but good effective long card scene that most likely influenced movies like Rounders or Casino Royale.
  • November 29, 2006
    I hate card game and Steve McQueen movies but this one was great. It doesn't have the typical bullshit Hollywood ending and it's got a great cast.
  • August 29, 2008
    Good simple film about poker. It's great fun to watch McQueen and Edward G. play off each other. Nothing groundbreaking, but very entertaing with a great ending.
  • October 15, 2009
    maybe the best role of Steve McQueen ? a young man deciles that is the time to play against an much older player who is a legend . in this role is the old star Ed. G. Robinson { Al Capone in much older films } who gives a mature and great performance...Very known and the who...( read more)le cast in excellent performances .
    the director Norman Jewison , does not build a film in the poker only . the game goes over 3 days , so we can learn about the characters . a must see film . of course there are all the elements of an agony film , for the winner , so it keeps your interest all the time
  • September 18, 2009
    A very pleasant surprise that caught me with zero expectations. Very enjoyable and well done. McQueen was fantastic.

    73/100
  • September 5, 2009
    McQueen and Robinson are good foils in this flick and holy crap is Ann-Margret so HOTTT!!
  • June 26, 2009
    This was a great movie, the camera work was really fantastic.
  • May 12, 2009
    McQeen could do it all.

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