California Split (1974) Reviews

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altman at his best (all)
memorable george segal performance (all)
elliot gould at his best (all)

Cons

odd transvestite scene doesn't work (all)

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One of Director Robert Altman's Best -- don't miss it.

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2007

California Split is one of Altman's best. When this film was released in 1974, the subject of gambling addiction was not in the headlines. It was Watergate front and center and politics. Altman's 1975 breakthrough- Nashville was in production and California Split was released to theaters to critical acclaim but audience indifference.

Charlie Waters (Elliott Gould) is a semi-professional small-time gambling man who likes the seemingly care-free lifestyle of the gambler even though he exists on the brink of constant and nearly certain financial collapse. He doesn't really have very much to lose...

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California Split (1974)
Movie Title	California Split (1974) Quickie Review
Format Type	DVD
Key Information	Directors Robert Altman Stars Elliott Gould Genre Dramas Subgenre Los Angeles, California • Gambling • Essential Cinema • Comedy • Comedy (General) • Drama • Drama (General) •... MPAA Rating R (MPAA) Available Formats DVD UPC 043396030947 Release Date 1974 Running Time 1hr 45min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 45minSony Pictures Home EntertainmentNovember 02, 2004R (MPAA)043396030947
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (11/12/2004, p.9E, Mike Clark): "SPLIT is among Altman's most entertaining movies, featuring marvelous improvisational...