Review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) by Lenny M — 01 Mar 2008

Crushing Ending but good effective long card scene that most likely influenced movies like Rounders or Casino Royale.

This review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) was written by Lenny M on 01 Mar 2008.

The Cincinnati Kid has generally received positive reviews.

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