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The Cincinnati Kid (1965) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Norman Jewison and produced by John Calley and Martin Ransohoff.

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The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 16, 2019 From 4 Star Films

The opening images of The Cincinnati Kid are nearly inexplicable but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. Steve McQueen brushes past a funeral procession of African-Americans complete with a groovin’ brass band. Then there’s a bit of a needless opening gambit where he’s... Read full article


The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

By Beatrice on Aug 24, 2018 From Flickers in Time

The Cincinnati Kid Directed by Norman Jewison Written by Ring Lardner Jr. and Terry Southern from a novel by Richard Jessup 1965/USA Filmways Pictures/Solar Productions First viewing/Netflix rental Lancey Howard: I recollect a young man putting the same question to Eddie the Dude. “Son,”... Read full article


The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

By Google profile on Nov 4, 2011 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. "You're just not ready for me yet" - Cincinnati Kid Most classic film enthusiasts consume films at a high rate. I am not one of those people. My slow rate of consumption leaves for a l... Read full article


The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

"You're just not ready for me yet" - Cincinnati Kid Most classic film enthusiasts consume films at a high rate. I am not one of those people. My slow rate of consumption leaves for a lot of new discovery. Having only seen two of Steve McQueen's movies prior to receiving a copy of the new McQueen bi... Read full article


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Lancey Howard: [to Cincinnati Kid] You're good, kid, but as long as I'm around, you're only second best.


Shooter: Well, Lancey, are we all set for Monday night?
Lancey Howard: Uh-huh.
Shooter: I can get Lady Fingers to come.
Lancey Howard: Lady Fingers? I haven't seen that old bitch - oh, it must be at least ten years;long enough to think of her almost fondly.


Lancey Howard: Women are a universal problem in our business. Of course, uh, it's purely an academic question wuth me now, but, looking back, I think it's best not to look for a fixed thing. Just tie into something nice when you're away from the action and let it wear itself out.


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Facts about

Director Sam Peckinpah insisted on changing an early expository scene in which a girl in her underwear is massaged with a vibrator. He removed the vibrator from the scene altogether and had the girl lie naked but completely covered with a fur coat. Producer Martin Ransohoff was unhappy with the shift in tone and fired Peckinpah.
Final film of Harry Wilson.
Sharon Tate was replaced in the film by Tuesday Weld after Sam Peckinpah was fired by producer Martin Ransohoff.
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