ACE Presents: The Cincinnati Kid

Director: Norman Jewison, Norman Jewison, Norman Jewison, Norman Jewison, Norman Jewison

1965 / 102min / 35mm

A sharply drawn character study set against the backdrop of Depression Era New Orleans, The Cincinnati Kid stars Steve McQueen as an up-and-coming five-card stud specialist looking to prove his mettle by taking on established poker maestro “The Man” (Edward G. Robinson). Ashby’s deft editing helps to make the card table scenes masterpieces of tension, and the central dueling duo are surrounded by a superb supporting cast that boasts Tuesday Weld, Rip Torn, Joan Blondell, and Karl Malden in its number.

Post-screening discussion with author of Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel and Hal Ashby: Interviews Nick Dawson on Sunday, December 3rd