Despite gambling nearly every day, he never stays in a casino hotel. Seeking to avoid attention–either from fame or from casino bouncers–Tell's gambling philosophy is to bet small and win modestly. William Tell is a gambler who taught himself how to count cards during an eight-year stint in military prison. It was released on September 10, 2021, by Focus Features. It had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2021. Martin Scorsese is an executive producer. It stars Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, and Willem Dafoe. The Card Counter is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader.