Name: The Card Counter
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2021-09-03
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe, Alexander Babara

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He's Playing the Hand He Was Dealt.

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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Directed by: Paul Schrader
Written by: Paul Schrader
Produced by: Braxton Pope, Lauren Mann, David M. Wulf
Music by: Robert Levon Been, Giancarlo Vulcano

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September 3, 2021 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released: September 3, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 72 countries

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