description The Cincinnati Kid Overview
The Cincinnati Kid is a 1965 drama focusing on Eric Stoner, a young gambler who attempts to prove his skill against Lancey Howard, a renowned and established poker player. The narrative centers around a series of high-stakes games culminating in a decisive final hand intended to determine the superior player. It depicts a confrontation between two figures within the competitive world of 1950s poker.
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info The Cincinnati Kid Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1965 |
help The Cincinnati Kid FAQ
What kind of poker do they play in The Cincinnati Kid?
Eric Stoner and Lancey Howard compete in five-card stud, not Texas hold'em. The climactic game tests the Kid's reputation against Howard, the established master known as the Man.
Who plays the Cincinnati Kid and Lancey Howard?
Steve McQueen plays Eric Stoner, the Cincinnati Kid, while Edward G. Robinson plays Lancey Howard. Norman Jewison directed the 1965 film.
Why does Slade pressure Shooter during the poker game?
Slade wants revenge after losing heavily to Howard and tries to force dealer Shooter to rig the game for the Kid. Shooter's debt and compromised position create a second conflict beneath the main contest.
Is the famous final poker hand realistic?
The final showdown pairs an extremely strong full house against a straight flush in five-card stud. Poker writers have long noted that the exact combination is extraordinarily unlikely, but the hand serves the film's dramatic point about skill, chance, and overconfidence.
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