Kaleidoscope poster

Kaleidoscope (1966)

"From London to the Riviera, a hair-raising tale of gallant love and truly desperate adventure!"

4.919661h 43mEN
ComedyCrime

Directed by Jack Smight

Rating

4.9/10

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

EN

Release

July 1, 1966

Director

Jack Smight

Overview

Barney Lincoln is a rambling gambling man who scores sensational wins at poker and chemin de fer because he has succeeded in marking the original plates for the backs of all the playing cards manufactured in a plant in Geneva and used in all the gambling joints in Europe. In his gambling depredation...

Cast

Warren Beatty

Warren Beatty

Barney Lincoln

Susannah York

Susannah York

Angel McGinnis

Clive Revill

Clive Revill

Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis

Eric Porter

Eric Porter

Harry Dominion

Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Aimes

George Sewell

George Sewell

Billy

Stanley Meadows

Stanley Meadows

Dominion Captain

John Junkin

John Junkin

Dominion Porter

Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor

Dominion Chauffeur

Yootha Joyce

Yootha Joyce

Museum Receptionist

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Exquisite Thing

George Murcell

George Murcell

Johnny

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kaleidoscope (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Barney Lincoln is a rambling gambling man who scores sensational wins at poker and chemin de fer because he has succeeded in marking the original plates for the backs of all the playing cards manufactured in a plant in Geneva and used in all the gambling joints in Europe. In his gambling depredation, Barney is spotted by Angel McGinnis, the daughter of a Scotland Yard Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis on the lookout for a man to do a job. The inspector enlists Barney's help in playing poker with a shady London character whom Scotland Yard wants to force to financial ruin.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kaleidoscope. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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