---
title: "The Card Player"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-card-player-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15483
imdb_id: "tt0330691"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 241
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Card Player (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-card-player-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Card Player" (2004).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Must use provided sources [1] through [6].
Title: The Card Player (Italian: Il cartaio).
Year: 2004 (Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Source 6 says 2003, but the prompt asks for "The Card Player (2004)". I will stick to the 2004 context provided in the prompt and most sources.
Director: Dario Argento (Source 2, 6).
Genre: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller (Source 1); Giallo (Source 2).
Cast: Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham (Source 2, 6), Silvio Muccino, Adalberto Maria Merli (Source 6).
Runtime: 1h 43m (Source 1).
Plot:
Policewoman Anna Mari is forced to play a dangerous game with a serial killer (Source 1, 3).
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Eternal Family | Fawesome | Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dario Argento
- **Networks / Studios**: Opera Film (II), Medusa Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stefania Rocca** as *Anna Mari*
- **Liam Cunningham** as *John Brennan*
- **Silvio Muccino** as *Remo*
- **Cosimo Fusco** as *Berardelli*
- **Fiore Argento** as *Lucia Marini*
- **Adalberto Maria Merli** as *Police Commissioner*
- **Claudio Santamaria** as *Carlo Sturni*
- **Mia Benedetta** as *Francesca*
- **Giovanni Visentin** as *C.I.D. Chief*
- **Claudio Mazzenga** as *Mario*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Card Player online?
The Card Player is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Card Player worth watching?
The Card Player holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 241 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Card Player and when was it released?
The Card Player is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Card Player?
The Card Player was directed by Dario Argento.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Card Player — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15483)
- [The Card Player - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Card_Player)
- [The Card Player (2004) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15483-il-cartaio/cast)
- [The Card Player (2004) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-card-player/credits)
- [The Card Player (2004) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-card-player/20131/credits/)
- [The Card Player (2003) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330691/)

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