Review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) by Karl V — 03 Mar 2008

Great movie - the ending is dangerous and exciting.

This review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) was written by Karl V on 03 Mar 2008.

The Cincinnati Kid has generally received positive reviews.

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