Roving card-sharks get together in New Orleans for big poker game; with side episodes of romance. Robinson, Blondell, and Malden are members of the playing profession.

C a s t

Steve McQueen as The Cincinnati Kid
Edward G. Robinson as Lancey Howard
Ann-Margret as Melba
Karl Malden as Shooter
Tuesday Weld as Christian
Joan Blondell as Lady Fingers
Rip Torn as Slade
Jack Weston as Pig
Cab Calloway as Yeller

Production Credits

Producer Martin Ransohoff
Director Norman Jewison
Screenwriters Ring Lardner Jr. & Terry Southern
Based on the novel by Richard Jessup
Editor Hal Ashby
Cinematographer Philip Lathrop
Composer Lalo Schifrin