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The Card Counter (2021)

Directed by Paul Schrader

Drama

Most recently watched by Kyrandia, AllAboutSteve

Overview

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. But keeping Cirk on the straight-and-narrow proves impossible, dragging Tell back into the darkness of his past.

Rated R | Length 111 minutes

Actors

Oscar Isaac | Tiffany Haddish | Tye Sheridan | Willem Dafoe | Alexander Babara | Bobby C. King | Ekaterina Baker | Bryan Truong | Dylan Flashner | Adrienne Lau | Joel Michaely | Rachel Michiko Whitney | Muhsin Fliah | Joseph Singletary | Kirill Sheynerman | Amia Edwards | Britton Webb | Amye Gousset | Billy Slaughter | Shane LeCocq | Olivia Peck | Rob Eubanks | April Alsbury | Marlon Hayes | Alireza Mirmontazeri | Fran Robertson | Brittney Souther | Kate Lyn Whitaker

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
09/09/2021Movie ScreenDigitalTheater6 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Unusual film that has better pieces than the sum. Tye Sheridan playing against type really didn’t work for me but it is an interesting thing to watch.

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