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7 August 1974 (USA) moreTagline:
California Split ... being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."Plot:
A down on his luck gambler (George Seagal) links up with free spirit Elliot Gould at first to have some fun on... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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The Long Goodbye: Elliott Gould Remembers Robert Altman (From The Hollywood Interview. 10 May 2009, 2:01 PM, PDT)
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The best film ever about gambling more (28 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| George Segal | ... | Bill Denny | |
| Elliott Gould | ... | Charlie Waters | |
| Ann Prentiss | ... | Barbara Miller | |
| Gwen Welles | ... | Susan Peters | |
| Edward Walsh | ... | Lew | |
| Joseph Walsh | ... | Sparkie | |
| Bert Remsen | ... | Helen Brown | |
| Barbara London | ... | Lady on the Bus | |
| Barbara Ruick | ... | Reno Barmaid | |
| Jay Fletcher | ... | Robber | |
| Jeff Goldblum | ... | Lloyd Harris | |
| Barbara Colby | ... | Receptionist | |
| Vincent Palmieri | ... | First Bartender (as Vince Palmieri) | |
| Alyce Passman | ... | Go-Go Girl | |
| Joanne Strauss | ... | Mother |
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108 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Reno, Nevada, USAFun Stuff
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First non-Cinerama movie to use eight-channel recording of dialog on the set. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Some of the balls hanging from Charlie's sombrero keep changing position throughout the scene. moreFAQ
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Of all Robert Altman's films, this one is the best, in my mind. Meaning it stood out the most for me and it still feels so fresh after all this time, like most of Altman's films anyway.
Even if you don't care for this director's films, watch it just for the marvelous chemistry between George Segal and Elliott Gould, two outstanding actors, and for those who want to see how real improvisation is done, watch closely how Elliott Gould does it in this movie, I guarantee you've never seen anything like it before or since. I was shaking my head in amazement at such talent, wow!
An enjoyable film, funny as hell, but pitiful, too.