California Split (1974): Cast, Ratings & Plot
California Split is a 1974 comedy drama directed by Robert Altman, starring Elliott Gould, George Segal and Bert Remsen. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is California Split About?
The premise of California Split without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A free-spirited gambler, Charlie Waters, lives a carefree life in California, sharing his existence with two prostitutes. He unexpectedly connects with Bill Denny, a more reserved gambler, and together they embark on a high-stakes betting spree. Their reckless pursuit of wealth leads to both exhilarating wins and devastating losses, testing their friendship and threatening their hedonistic lifestyle as they navigate the unpredictable world of gambling.
California Split Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- male friendship
- poker game
- men's bathroom
- buddy movie
- buddy drama
- lucky charms cereal
- degenerate gambler
- casino
- writer
- magazine
- gambling
- cult film
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- white panties
- panties
- state name in title
- territory name in title
- card playing
- poker player
- wager
- vulgarity
- used car dealer
- transvestism
- stripper
- strip club
- roulette
- restaurant
- racetrack
- practical joke
- mugging
- los angeles california
- gay slur
- gambling debt
- fight
- female nudity
- card club
- bus
- broken nose
- bar
- assault
- reno nevada
- craps
California Split Cast
Elliott Gould leads the cast, with George Segal and Bert Remsen. Directed by Robert Altman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Altman
Also Starring in California Split
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More films directed by Robert Altman, best-rated first: Nashville, The Player, McCabe & Mrs. Miller and The Long Goodbye.
California Split Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave California Split 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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California Split Plot Summary
What happens in California Split from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, a friendship forms between Bill Denny and Charlie Waters, both drawn together by their mutual love for gambling. Their bond strengthens after a terrifying incident where a card player, whose earnings they had taken, violently assaults and robs them. Charlie, a quick-witted jokester living with two prostitutes, is a veteran gambler always on the hunt for the next big win. His betting ventures span a range of activities including poker, horse racing, boxing, and any scenario that presents favorable odds.
Full summary
The whole story of California Split, scene by scene
California Split Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip California Split (1974) Production Short
How Well Do You Know California Split?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in California Split
12 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout and the 1968 MCI MC-7.
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1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Minor role -
1969 Austin America Background role
California Split Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “California Poker” and “加州分裂”.
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- California Poker
- 加州分裂
- Калифорнийский покер
- Jogando com a Sorte
- Racha de suerte
- 캘리포니아 스플릿
- ジャックポット
- Les flambeurs
- Jackpot
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California Split FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of California Split, each answered in a sentence.
How long is California Split?
California Split runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was California Split released?
California Split was released on August 1, 1974.
Who directed California Split?
California Split was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of California Split?
California Split stars Elliott Gould, George Segal and Bert Remsen, among 10 credited actors.
How is California Split rated?
California Split has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does California Split have a post-credit scene?
No. California Split has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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