The Card Player
"A serial killer with a vice for Video Poker"
Originally released in 2004. The Card Player is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Dario Argento.
Starring Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, and Silvio Muccino
Synopsis
Policewoman Anna Mari is forced to play a dangerous game with the title serial killer. If she loses, she witnesses the maniac's tortured victims having their throats cut in explicit close-up detail via webcam. She teams up with British cop John Brennan to find out the identity of the murderer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (228 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.4M
1.3x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stefania Rocca
as Anna Mari
Liam Cunningham
as John Brennan
Silvio Muccino
as Remo
Cosimo Fusco
as Berardelli
Fiore Argento
as Lucia Marini
Adalberto Maria Merli
as Police Commissioner
Claudio Santamaria
as Carlo Sturni
Mia Benedetta
as Francesca
Giovanni Visentin
as C.I.D. Chief
Claudio Mazzenga
as Mario
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Revenue
- $3,368,452
Production Companies
- Opera Film (II)
- Medusa Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Card Player about?
Policewoman Anna Mari is forced to play a dangerous game with the title serial killer. If she loses, she witnesses the maniac's tortured victims having their throats cut in explicit close-up detail...
Who directed The Card Player?
The Card Player was directed by Dario Argento.
How long is The Card Player?
The Card Player has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Card Player released?
The Card Player was released on January 2, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Card Player?
The main cast of The Card Player includes Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, Silvio Muccino, Cosimo Fusco, Fiore Argento.
Is The Card Player worth watching?
The Card Player has a user rating of 4.4/10 based on 228 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.