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The Card Counter

2021-09-03 · 112 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Thriller

William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk.

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Directors
Paul Schrader
Production companies
Redline Entertainment, LB Entertainment, Enriched Media Group, One Two Twenty Entertainment, Saturn Streaming, Astrakan Film AB, Grandave Capital
Countries
Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,040,860

Top Cast

Oscar IsaacOscar IsaacWilliam Tell
Tiffany HaddishTiffany HaddishLa Linda
Tye SheridanTye SheridanCirk
Willem DafoeWillem DafoeGordo
Alexander BabaraAlexander BabaraMr. USA
Bobby C. KingBobby C. KingSlippery Joe
Ekaterina BakerEkaterina BakerSara
Bryan TruongBryan TruongMinnesota
Dylan FlashnerDylan FlashnerSergeant Hoskins
Adrienne LauAdrienne LauCrystal
Joel MichaelyRonnie
Rachel Michiko WhitneyRachel Michiko WhitneyNancy
Muhsin FliahCivilian Translator
Joseph SingletaryJoseph SingletaryInmate
Kirill SheynermanKirill SheynermanPrison Guard
Amia EdwardsTournament Clerk
Britton WebbBritton WebbRoger Baufort
Amye GoussetAmye GoussetJudy Baufort
Billy SlaughterBilly SlaughterLackey #1
Shane LeCocqLackey #2

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