Norman Jewison directed The Cincinnati Kid.
 It was filmed in Israel, where Jewison also produced the western Billy Two Hats (1974), starring Gregory Peck
 In early October 1962, Jewison formed his own independent film production company, SImkoe Productions, and signed a two-picture deal with Curtis' new film production company, Curtis Enterprises, as well as an additional two-picture deal with Universal-International Pictures

