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California Split

R1h 48m1974Robert Altman
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 87%Metacritic: 85/100
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"…Being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak.""

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is California Split (1974) about?

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…

Who stars in California Split?

California Split stars George Segal (Bill Denny), Elliott Gould (Charlie Waters), Ann Prentiss (Barbara Miller), Gwen Welles (Susan Peters), Edward Walsh (Lew). The film was directed by Robert Altman.

How long is California Split?

California Split has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

Is California Split worth watching?

California Split holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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