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California Split (1974)

R 108 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   7 August 1974 (USA)
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A down on his luck gambler links up with free spirit Elliot Gould at first to have some fun on, but then gets into debt when Gould takes an unscheduled trip to Tijuana... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Altman

Writer:

Joseph Walsh
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California Split -- If it’s Robert Altman it’s not a gamble. George Segal (“Just Shoot Me”) and Elliot Gould (M*A*S*H) play the ponies and poker all the way to Reno in this gritty '70s classic.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Segal ...
Bill Denny
Elliott Gould ...
Charlie Waters
Ann Prentiss Ann Prentiss ...
Barbara Miller
Gwen Welles Gwen Welles ...
Susan Peters
Edward Walsh Edward Walsh ...
Lew
Joseph Walsh Joseph Walsh ...
Sparkie
Bert Remsen Bert Remsen ...
Helen Brown
Barbara London Barbara London ...
Lady on the Bus
Barbara Ruick Barbara Ruick ...
Reno Barmaid
Jay Fletcher Jay Fletcher ...
Robber
Jeff Goldblum ...
Lloyd Harris
Barbara Colby Barbara Colby ...
Receptionist
Vincent Palmieri Vincent Palmieri ...
First Bartender (as Vince Palmieri)
Alyce Passman Alyce Passman ...
Go-Go Girl
Joanne Strauss Joanne Strauss ...
Mother
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Storyline

A down on his luck gambler links up with free spirit Elliot Gould at first to have some fun on, but then gets into debt when Gould takes an unscheduled trip to Tijuana. As a final act of desperation, he pawns most of his possessions and goes to Reno for the poker game of a lifetime. A film set mainly in casinos and races, as the two win and lose (but mainly win), get robbed, and get blind drunk. Written by David B-2  

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Plot Keywords:

Poker | Casino | Los Angeles California | Roulette | Magazine  | See more »

Taglines:

California Split ... being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Jackpot! See more »

Filming Locations:

Reno, Nevada, USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In the office scene after the seat switch on the bus, the outer office manager mentions getting in touch with Jerry Weintraub. Weintraub is an actor and director. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Some of the balls hanging from Charlie's sombrero keep changing position throughout the scene. See more »

Quotes

Charlie Waters: El busto! Tapioca time.
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Connections

References The Cincinnati Kid (1965) See more »