The Split (1968)
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50% of users liked it
(67 ratings)
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
- Directed By
- Gordon Flemyng
- Written By
- Robert Sabaroff, Donald E. Westlake
- Genres
- Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Nov 4, 1968 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An acceptable though not a stimulating watch.
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Cast
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Jim Brown
as McClain
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Diahann Carroll
as Ellie
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Julie Harris
as Gladys
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Ernest Borgnine
as Clinger
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Gene Hackman
as Det. Lt. Walter Brille
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Jack Klugman
as Kifka
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Warren Oates
as Gough
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James Whitmore
as Sutro
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Thordis Brandt
as Clerk
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Anthony Carbone
as Man
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George Cisar
as Doorman
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Howard Curtis
as Physical Instructor
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Fabian Dean
as Clerk
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Edith Evanson
as Woman
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Robert Foulk
as Sergeant
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Duane Grey
as Guard
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Harry Hickox
as Detective
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Chuck Hicks
as Physical Instructor
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Beverly Hills
as Receptionist
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Jonathan Hole
as Ticket Seller
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Joyce Jameson
as Jenifer
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Jackie Joseph
as Jackie
- Gene Lebell
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Karen Norris
as Proprietress
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John Orchard
as Guard
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Regis Parton
as Guard
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Anne Randall
as Negli's Girl
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Carl Saxe
as Physical Instructor
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Ron Stokes
as Detective
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Donald Sutherland
as Dave Negli
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Warren Vanders
as Mason
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Vanessa Lee
as Little Girl
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George Robotham
as Physical Instructor
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Dee Carroll
as Woman
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Tina Menard
as Mother
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Jose Gallegos
as Father
- Jon Kowal
- Lou Whitehill
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Bill Couch
as Physical Instructor
