The final hand is superbly made into a truly great scene
That last hand of the big card game is just a classic even if one doesn't know much about poker. The great cast is full of top notch performers including Rip Torn, Karl Malden and Jack Weston. The two leads McQueen and Robinson are perfect in this character study-psychological drama which is more about human nature under stress and competition. than poker. However, for those who are familiar with card games played for money, that climactic moment of the end of the game is sensational and unforgettable.
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