# California Split (1974)

> Two compulsive gamblers turn a run of casino luck into a loose, intoxicating odyssey through friendship, debt, and American escape.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Robert Altman
- Cast: George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles, Edward Walsh, Joseph Walsh, Bert Remsen, Barbara London
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071269/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, boozy, restless, late night viewing, casino movie marathon

## Synopsis

A wild ride through the highs and lows of gambling and friendship.

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