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Card Player (The) AKA Il cartaio (Blu-ray) (2004)
A serial killer with a vice for Video Poker.Director: Dario Argento
Year of Copyright: 2003
Year of Production: 2003
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with film historians Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
"Playing the Game" 2025 interview with actress Stefania Rocca (26:44)
"Digital Nightmare" 2025 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (19:10)
"Like in War" 2025 interview with make-up artist Sergio Stivaletti (10:04)
"Sharp Cuts" 2025 interview with editor Walter Fasano (20:04)
"Watch Me When I Kill" 2020 interview with director/screenwriter Dario Argento (17 mins)
"Taking Risks" 2020 interview with screenwriter Franco Ferrini (8 mins)
"A Chip and a Chair" 2020 interview with set designer Antonello Geleng (12 mins)
"Game Over" 2020 interview with actress Fiore Argento (8 mins)
"Behind The Scenes" 2003 featurette (9:18) -
Subtitles:English (for Italian soundtrack) and English HoH (for English soundtrack)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative.
Comes with a reversible cover.
Limited to 6,000 copies and if (pre-)ordered on the Vinegar Syndrome website or select indie retailers, you'll receive a limited-edition spot gloss slipcover. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with film historians Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:"Watch Me When I Kill" 2020 interview with director/screenwriter Dario Argento (17:44)
"Taking Risks" 2020 interview with screenwriter Franco Ferrini (8:45)
"A Chip and a Chair" 2020 interview with set designer Antonello Geleng (11:59)
"Game Over" 2020 interview with actress Fiore Argento (8:31) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The interviews are in Italian with optional English subtitles.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with film historians Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:"Watch Me When I Kill" 2020 interview with director/screenwriter Dario Argento (17:44)
"Taking Risks" 2020 interview with screenwriter Franco Ferrini (8:45)
"A Chip and a Chair" 2020 interview with set designer Antonello Geleng (11:59)
"Game Over" 2020 interview with actress Fiore Argento (8:31) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Distributed by Kino Lorber.
The interviews are in Italian with optional English subtitles.
Comes with a slipcover.
Both back cover and slipcover erroneously cite "DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo". -
Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with film historians Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
"Playing the Game" 2025 interview with actress Stefania Rocca (26:44)
"Digital Nightmare" 2025 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (19:10)
"Like in War" 2025 interview with make-up artist Sergio Stivaletti (10:04)
"Sharp Cuts" 2025 interview with editor Walter Fasano (20:04)
"Watch Me When I Kill" 2020 interview with director/screenwriter Dario Argento (17 mins)
"Taking Risks" 2020 interview with screenwriter Franco Ferrini (8 mins)
"A Chip and a Chair" 2020 interview with set designer Antonello Geleng (12 mins)
"Game Over" 2020 interview with actress Fiore Argento (8 mins)
"Behind The Scenes" 2003 featurette (9:18) -
Subtitles:English (for Italian soundtrack) and English HoH (for English soundtrack)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative.
Comes with a reversible cover.
Limited to 6,000 copies and if (pre-)ordered on the Vinegar Syndrome website or select indie retailers, you'll receive a limited-edition spot gloss slipcover. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with film historians Troy Howarth & Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:"Watch Me When I Kill" 2020 interview with director/screenwriter Dario Argento (17:44)
"Taking Risks" 2020 interview with screenwriter Franco Ferrini (8:45)
"A Chip and a Chair" 2020 interview with set designer Antonello Geleng (11:59)
"Game Over" 2020 interview with actress Fiore Argento (8:31) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Distributed by Kino Lorber.
The interviews are in Italian with optional English subtitles.
Comes with a slipcover.
Both back cover and slipcover erroneously cite "DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo". -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
International Promo (11:54)
"Behind the Scenes" 2003 featurette (8:50)
Alternative Scenes (7:30)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:03)
English Theatrical Trailer (2:03)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Digibook
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Notes:The opening credits and a brief insert are upscaled from standard definition in the 1.85:1 ratio.
Includes a 16-page booklet.
Limited to 1000 copies.
Also available without the DVD and booklet in a hartbox. -
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Extras:International Promo (11:54)
"Behind the Scenes" 2003 featurette (8:50)
Alternative Scenes (7:30)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:03)
English Theatrical Trailer (2:03) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The opening credits and a brief insert are upscaled from standard definition in the 1.85:1 ratio.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canada Vinegar Syndrome releases have English and Italian audio with the best extras.
Do note, the identical German and Austrian releases have their own exclusive extras though without the Italian track. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Vinegar Syndrome - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Ronin Flix Exclusive Limited Edition America- Scorpion Releasing - No cuts (103:39).
- Blu-ray A Standard Edition America- Scorpion Releasing - No cuts (103:39).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Vinegar Syndrome - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Standard Edition Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts (103:39).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Austria- Edition Tonfilm - No cuts (104:14).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Sunfilm - No cuts (104:14).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 30/04/15
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 17/07/25UPDATE LOG:
30/04/15: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
16/11/17: Added Amazon link to the German (Austrian) Limited Edition.
01/02/20: Added US.
21/05/22: Added Scorpion/Kino standard edition.
17/07/25: Addition of the Vinegar Syndrome and Canadian releases.
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