The Card
“He's the cheekiest man in town!”
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
Where to watch The Card in United States
Criterion Channel
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Where is The Card streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Darkroom | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
About The Card
The Card is a 1952 English-language comedy film directed by Ronald Neame. The cast is led by Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
The Card was produced by A Ronald Neame Production and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 25, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Writers
- Eric Ambler
- Release date
- February 25, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- A Ronald Neame Production
The Card cast & crew
The Card was directed by Ronald Neame and written by Eric Ambler.
The cast features Alec Guinness as Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin, Glynis Johns as Ruth Earp, Valerie Hobson as Countess of Chell, Petula Clark as Nellie Cotterill, Edward Chapman as Mr. Duncalf, and Veronica Turleigh as Mrs. Machin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Alwyn and cinematography is by Oswald Morris.
Is The Card worth watching?
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Card is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Card
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Cast of The Card
Alec Guinness
Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin
Glynis Johns
Ruth Earp
Valerie Hobson
Countess of Chell
Petula Clark
Nellie Cotterill
Edward Chapman
Mr. Duncalf
Veronica Turleigh
Mrs. Machin
George Devine
Mr. Calvert
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Codleyn
Frank Pettingell
Police Superintendent
Gibb McLaughlin
Emery
Peter Copley
P. Shillitoe (uncredited)
Mark Daly
Lord Mayor (uncredited)
The Card — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Card in United States?
The Card is streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is The Card on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Card is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Card in?
The Card is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Card?
The Card runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Card rated?
The Card is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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