Casino Royale
Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench
After earning 00 status and a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, Montenegro.
Why you'll love it
The film features high-stakes poker games and is set in part in Italy, providing a thrilling adventure with card games at its core.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law
In late 1950s New York, a young underachiever named Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.
Why you'll love it
Set in Italy, the film involves psychological manipulation and deceit, akin to a strategic card game.
Ocean's Twelve
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
Daniel Ocean recruits one more team member so he can pull off three major European heists in this sequel to Ocean's Eleven (2001).
Why you'll love it
This heist film includes scenes in Italy and has elements of strategy and bluffing similar to card games.
Quantum of Solace
Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric
James Bond descends into mystery as he tries to stop a mysterious organisation from eliminating a country's most valuable resource.
Why you'll love it
Following Casino Royale, this James Bond film continues the storyline with scenes set in Italy and the recurring theme of high-stakes games.