Synopsis
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
Cast

Steve McQueen
Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")

Edward G. Robinson
Lancey Howard

Ann-Margret
Melba Nile

Karl Malden
Shooter

Tuesday Weld
Christian Rudd

Joan Blondell
Lady Fingers

Rip Torn
William Jefferson Slade

Jack Weston
Pig

Cab Calloway
Yeller

Jeff Corey
Hoban

Theo Marcuse
Felix

Milton Selzer
Sokal

Karl Swenson
Mr. Rudd

Émile Genest
Cajun

Ron Soble
Danny

Irene Tedrow
Mrs. Rudd

Midge Ware
Mrs. Slade

Dub Taylor
Dealer
Andy Albin
Referee (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
John Barton
Spectator at Cockfight (uncredited)
James J. Casino
Poker Player (uncredited)

William Challee
Old Man (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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