California Split (1974)
…Being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a 'winning streak.'
Starring George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss
Directed by Robert Altman
Carefree single guy Charlie Waters rooms with two lovely prostitutes, Barbara Miller and Susan Peters, and lives to gamble. Along with his glum betting buddy, Bill Denny, Charlie sets out on a gambling streak in search of the ever-elusive big payday. While Charlie and Bill have some lucky moments, they also have to contend with serious setbacks that threaten to derail their hedonistic betting binge.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 6.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Drama
Keywords: poker,gambling,casino,fight,gambling debt,broken nose,friendship,roulette,stripper,racetrack,craps
Cast
Bill Denny
Charlie Waters
Barbara Miller
Susan Peters
Lew
Sparkie
Helen Brown
Lady on the Bus
Reno Marmaid
Robber
Lloyd Harris
Receptionist
First Bartender
Go-Go Girl
Mother
Second Bartender
Woman at Bar
Man at Bar
Harvey
Used Car Salesman
Tenor
Kenny
Reno Dealer
Nugie
Nugie's Wife