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Frank's Movie Log

My life at the movies.

California Split

1974 | United States | 108 min | More...
A still from California Split (1974)
A: 5 stars (out of 5)
on Mon, Apr 19, 2021

My favorite gambling movie. George Segal and Elliott Gould amble through card rooms, tracks, and bars, culminating in a high-stakes Reno poker game. Director Robert Altman’s cynical—yet often humorous—portrait conveys a visceral sense of Segal and Gould’s swings. Short on plot but long on atmosphere, it’s the closest thing to being there.

Viewing History

  • Watched on
    Mon, Apr 9, 2018 via DVD
  • Watched on
    Mon, Apr 19, 2021 via Criterion Channel