California Split(1974)
…Being the story of two bet-on-anything guys who happily discover something called a "winning streak."
California Split Synopsis
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.
California Split (1974) is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Altman, released on August 7, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss and Gwen Welles. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Altman
- Writers:
- Joseph Walsh
- Producers:
- Robert Altman, Joseph Walsh
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Lohmann
- Production:
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions, Persky-Bright Productions, Columbia Pictures, Reno Associates
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
California Split Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Segal
as Bill Denny
Elliott Gould
as Charlie Waters
Ann Prentiss
as Barbara Miller
Gwen Welles
as Susan Peters
Edward Walsh
as Lew
Joseph Walsh
as Sparkie
Bert Remsen
as Helen Brown
- Barbara London
Barbara London
as Lady on the Bus
Barbara Ruick
as Reno Barmaid
Jay Fletcher
as Robber
Jeff Goldblum
as Lloyd Harris
Barbara Colby
as Receptionist
Key crew
Directed by Robert Altman, written by Joseph Walsh, produced by Robert Altman and Joseph Walsh.
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California Split Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 143 ratings.
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California Split – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch California Split online?
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California Split (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in California Split?
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The main cast of California Split (1974) includes George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles and Edward Walsh. The film was directed by Robert Altman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was California Split released?
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California Split was released on August 7, 1974 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is California Split worth watching?
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California Split (1974) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.