Review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) by Vanessa-M. L — 30 Mar 2008

Steve Mc Queen's one of my All Time Favourites !!! Mr. Charming ;).

This review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) was written by Vanessa-M. L on 30 Mar 2008.

The Cincinnati Kid has generally received positive reviews.

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This will leave you holding you're breath until the very end…

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Ok, but not great. Drifts for most of the movie, but the final card showdown makes up for it all. Steve McQueen is his usual ice-cool self…

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