I'm so used to seeing Edward G. Robinson as a smarmy villain (see Key Largo), but he gives a much more nuanced character here. He' popcult.blog The Cincinnati Kid (1965) - Seeing Things Secondhand
The story follows Eric "The Kid" Stoner (played by the legendary ), a rising stud poker player with a razor-sharp focus and a cool-as-ice demeanor. The Kid doesn’t just want to win; he wants to be the best . To get that title, he has to take down the reigning king of the tables, Lancey "The Man" Howard ( Edward G. Robinson ). The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
While the showdown between McQueen and Robinson is the heart of the film, the supporting players bring the vibrant, gritty world of Depression-era New Orleans to life: Movie Review – The Cincinnati Kid - PopCult Reviews I'm so used to seeing Edward G