Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
Adapted from Richard Jessup's realistically-written novel, it emerges a tenseful examination of the gambling fraternity.
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Howard Thompson, New York Times
The pool sharks in The Hustler have it all over the card sharks in The Cincinnati Kid, in spades.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...an erratically-paced yet stirring drama that benefits greatly from McQueen's mere presence...
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's the Hustler, with Steve McQueen playing stud poker instead of Paul Newman shooting pool.
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Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
it's the film's stellar cast, along with a gritty narrative and stylized direction, that makes The Cincinnati Kid the best poker movie ever.
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Cast
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Steve McQueenas The Cincinnati Kid -
Edward G. Robinsonas Lancey Howard -
Ann-Margretas Melba
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Karl Maldenas Shooter -
Tuesday Weldas Christian -
Joan Blondellas Lady Fingers
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