Today marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the film I still consider the best of all poker movies, The Cincinnati Kid.
I guess Daniel Negreanu or “Kid Poker” is 40 now, so it isn't that odd to note The Cincinnati Kid is 50. Heck, Steve McQueen (aged 35 when he portrayed the title character) always did seem a little old for the part.
When the film debuted in 1965, initial reviews were lukewarm. It was frequently likened to The Hustler (1961), an obvious influence, with many viewing it a lesser attempt to tell a similar story.