California Split

California Split

1974, R, 109 min. Directed by Robert Altman. Starring Ann Prentiss, George Segal, Elliott Gould, Gwen Welles.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Tue., July 16, 2002

Altman's movie explores the world of the compulsive gambler as it follows Gould and Segal through their casino highs and lows. In the Altman universe, no one feels worse than when they're riding high.

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California Split, Robert Altman, Ann Prentiss, George Segal, Elliott Gould, Gwen Welles

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