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1965 · 102 min · NR

The Cincinnati Kid

Directed by Norman Jewison · Drama

The Cincinnati Kid (1965) is a Drama film, directed by Norman Jewison set in New Orleans during the 1930s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography
Philip H. Lathrop
Cast
Steve McQueenEdward G. RobinsonAnn-MargretKarl MaldenTuesday WeldJoan BlondellRip TornJack Weston

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Orleans
Setting
Urban
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Themes
Greed & Ambition
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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