Review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) by Sebastien P — 12 Jun 2007

Great poker movie, style and all with McQueen, with a well-planned twist at the end.

This review of The Cincinnati Kid (1965) was written by Sebastien P on 12 Jun 2007.

The Cincinnati Kid has generally received positive reviews.

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