The Split (1968)

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A pair of crooks conspire to rob the ticket booth at the Los Angeles Coliseum during a Rams game. Before they can perform the heist, the two must find precisely the right henchmen to join them. Each potential gang member must undergo a rigorous test of skill. Thanks to care and precise planning, the… More A pair of crooks conspire to rob the ticket booth at the Los Angeles Coliseum during a Rams game. Before they can perform the heist, the two must find precisely the right henchmen to join them. Each potential gang member must undergo a rigorous test of skill. Thanks to care and precise planning, the caper comes off smoothly and afterward the gang leader (Jim Brown) hides the money in the apartment of his ex-wife (Diahann Carroll). She only agrees to keep the money on the provision that he reform so they can get back together. Unfortunately, the wife's lust-crazed landlord (James Whitmore) busts into her house the next day and tries to rape her. During the struggle he kills her and then takes the loot. Later a crooked cop (Gene Hackman) investigates. Meanwhile, when the gang members learn that the loot is missing, they suspect a double-cross and engage in a huge battle. The cop finds the money and at first keeps it for himself. The head crook eventually figures out that the cop has it and so goes to him to make a little deal. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Gordon Flemyng
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Nov 4, 1968 Wide

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An acceptable though not a stimulating watch.

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Cast

            Jim Brown as McClain

            Diahann Carroll as Ellie

            Julie Harris as Gladys

            Ernest Borgnine as Clinger

            Gene Hackman as Det. Lt. Walter Brille

            Jack Klugman as Kifka

            Warren Oates as Gough

            James Whitmore as Sutro

            Thordis Brandt as Clerk

            Anthony Carbone as Man

            George Cisar as Doorman

            Howard Curtis as Physical Instructor

            Fabian Dean as Clerk

            Edith Evanson as Woman

            Robert Foulk as Sergeant

            Duane Grey as Guard

            Harry Hickox as Detective

            Chuck Hicks as Physical Instructor

            Beverly Hills as Receptionist

            Jonathan Hole as Ticket Seller

            Joyce Jameson as Jenifer

            Jackie Joseph as Jackie

            Gene Lebell
            
            Karen Norris as Proprietress

            John Orchard as Guard

            Regis Parton as Guard

            Anne Randall as Negli's Girl

            Carl Saxe as Physical Instructor

            Ron Stokes as Detective

            Donald Sutherland as Dave Negli

            Warren Vanders as Mason

            Vanessa Lee as Little Girl

            George Robotham as Physical Instructor

            Dee Carroll as Woman

            Tina Menard as Mother

            Jose Gallegos as Father

            Jon Kowal
            
            Lou Whitehill
            
            Bill Couch as Physical Instructor
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