Even if dated now that texas hold'em has become the most popular form of poker worldwide, the poker scenes of "The Cincinnati Kid" are still riveting. The love triangle stuff with Tuesday Weld and Ann Margret is superfluous, though both women look absolutely gorgeous. The surprise ending is the best part - VERY unusual for a Hollywood movie of its era. Don't get spoiled on it! *** out of 4.
Review of The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid
(1965)
Probably the best Hollywood movie about poker (not that there is stiff competition)
1 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers