Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid") — The Cincinnati Kid Character Profile

About Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")

An ambitious young poker player in 1930s New Orleans who seeks to dethrone veteran champion Lancey Howard. He navigates personal conflicts with Melba and Christian, faces moral dilemmas regarding Shooter's cheating, and ultimately learns humility after a crushing loss to Howard.

Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid") — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Steve McQueen

Appears in

The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Cincinnati Kid

• Lancey Howard (Edward G. Robinson)
• Melba Nile (Ann-Margret)
• Shooter (Karl Malden)
• Felix (Theo Marcuse)
• Christian Rudd (Tuesday Weld)
• Dealer (Dub Taylor)
• Mrs. Slade (Midge Ware)
• Sokal (Milton Selzer)
• William Jefferson Slade (Rip Torn)
• Mr. Rudd (Karl Swenson)
• Lady Fingers (Joan Blondell)
• Mrs. Rudd (Irene Tedrow)