The Card Player
2004, Italian. Directed by Dario Argento.
A serial killer with a vice for Video Poker
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Card Player
The Card Player is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dario ArgentoDirector
- Stefania RoccaAnna Mari
- Liam CunninghamJohn Brennan
- Silvio MuccinoRemo
- Cosimo FuscoBerardelli
- Fiore ArgentoLucia Marini
- Adalberto Maria MerliPolice Commissioner
- Claudio SantamariaCarlo Sturni
- Mia BenedettaFrancesca
- Giovanni VisentinC.I.D. Chief
- Claudio MazzengaMario
- Conchita PuglisiMarta
- Micaela PignatelliProfessor Terzi
Details
- Released
- 2 January 2004
- Original title
- Il cartaio
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Franco Ferrini, Dario Argento
- Budget
- $2.6M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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The Card Player: quick answers
Is The Card Player worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.4/10 from 242 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Card Player?
The Card Player runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Card Player have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Card Player. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Card Player parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Card Player is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Card Player on?
The Card Player is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Card Player?
If you liked The Card Player, try Maniac, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Glass Key.
Who directed The Card Player?
The Card Player (2004) was directed by Dario Argento and stars Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, Silvio Muccino.