The Card Player (2004): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Card Player is a 2004 mystery thriller directed by Dario Argento. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Anchor Bay Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Card Player About?
The premise of The Card Player without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A British tourist disappears in Rome, prompting a desperate search led by lawman John Brennan. He finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a cunning serial killer known as "The Card Player." The killer taunts the police through webcam poker, raising the stakes with each disappearance. Partnered with Italian detective Anna Mari, Brennan must decipher the killer's cryptic clues and anticipate his next move before another victim vanishes.
The Director of The Card Player
Directed by Dario Argento.
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Director Dario Argento
More from Dario Argento
More films directed by Dario Argento, best-rated first: Deep Red, Tenebrae, Suspiria and Opera.
The Card Player Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Card Player 48 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.2
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The Card Player Plot Summary
What happens in The Card Player from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Rome, a serial killer known as the Card Player uses a webcam setup to force the police into a live game of Internet poker, with a brutal fate awaiting the victim if the officers lose. The killings escalate quickly after a British tourist is murdered, prompting the authorities to assign John Brennan, an Irish policeman, to spearhead the case alongside Italian detective Anna Mari. The only clues tying the victims together are seeds found on their bodies, hinting at a meticulously planned pattern rather than random violence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Card Player, scene by scene
The Card Player Box Office
The Card Player grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.4M
- International
- $3.4M
The Card Player Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Card Player.
How Well Do You Know The Card Player?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
The serial killer stalking Rome goes by what chilling name?
The Card Player Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Jogador Misterioso” and “The Card Player - Tödliche Pokerspiele”.
- Also known as
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- Jogador Misterioso
- The Card Player - Tödliche Pokerspiele
- El jugador
- The Cardplayer
- O Mestre do Jogo
- Deathsite
- El amo del juego
- 카드 플레이어
- 夺命游戏
- שחקן הקלפים
- Картоиграчът
- Игрок
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- Karetní hráč
- 网络杀人案
- Rest
- 奪命遊戲
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The Card Player FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Card Player, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Card Player?
The Card Player runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Card Player released?
The Card Player was released on October 6, 2004.
Who directed The Card Player?
The Card Player was directed by Dario Argento.
More films by Dario Argento How much did The Card Player make at the box office?
The Card Player grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
How is The Card Player rated?
The Card Player has 48 on Metacritic.
Does The Card Player have a post-credit scene?
No. The Card Player has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Card Player in?
The original language of The Card Player is Italian.
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