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The Card Counter (2021)

Poster for The Card Counter

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Schrader
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    William Tell Oscar Isaac
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    La Linda Tiffany Haddish
  • Profile picture of Tye Sheridan
    Cirk Tye Sheridan
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    Gordo Willem Dafoe
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    Mr. USA Alexander Babara
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    Slippery Joe Bobby C. King
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    Sara Ekaterina Baker
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    Minnesota Bryan Truong

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