
15 Oct 1965

The Cincinnati Kid
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
GAMBLER...Lady Luck played a dirty trick on him...when he pressed her too hard!
A teacher writing a book about gambling meets a hotel/casino owner threatened by a gangster.
Joe Barnes
Julie Rae
Ernest Raff
Al 'Gimpy' Sirago
Dorothy Reid
Mabel Dooley
Mary Raff
Wheeler Reid
Doc
Matty Malneck Trio Member
Cashier
Bouncer
House Manager
Sheriff Charlie Woods
15 Oct 1965
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