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California Split
Directed by Robert Altman
1974•1h 48m•R•★ 6.6
Comedy / Drama
Synopsis
Two charismatic gambling degenerates—a casual magazine writer and an all-in hustler living with two friendly prostitutes—form a chaotic, instant friendship over card games, bar brawls, and bookies, pawn their possessions, and embark on a high-stakes winning spree in Reno against legendary poker champion Amarillo Slim. Robert Altman and Joseph Walsh's improvisational masterpiece featuring multi-track overlapping sound starring George Segal and Elliott Gould.
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DirectorRobert Altman
WriterJoseph Walsh
CinematographyPaul Lohmann
Principal Cast
George SegalBill Denny
Elliott GouldCharlie Waters
Ann PrentissBarbara Miller
Gwen WellesSusan Peters
Edward WalshLew
Joseph WalshSparkie
Bert RemsenHelen Brown
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Barbara LondonLady on the BusTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 48m (108 mins)
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DirectorRobert Altman
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioColumbia Pictures • Spelling-Goldberg Productions
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