House of Games (1987)
Human nature is a sucker bet.
A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men.
Director: David Mamet
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: October 11, 1987
Cast
- Lindsay Crouse - Dr. Margaret Ford
- Joe Mantegna - Mike
- Mike Nussbaum - Joey
- Lilia Skala - Dr. Maria Littauer
- J. T. Walsh - The Businessman
- Steven Goldstein - Billy Hahn
- Jack Wallace - Bartender
- Ricky Jay - George
- William H. Macy - Sgt. John Moran
- Meshach Taylor - Mr. Dean
Screenplay
- David Mamet (Screenplay)
- David Mamet (Story)
- Jonathan Katz (Story)
Music: Alaric Jans
Cinematography: Juan Ruiz Anchía
Editing: Trudy Ship
Production: Filmhaus
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
gambling, gambling debt, con man, fraud, con artist, psychiatrist, female psychiatrist, neo-noir, pool hall
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is House of Games about?
- A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men.
- Who directed House of Games?
- House of Games was directed by David Mamet.
- Who stars in House of Games?
- House of Games stars Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, Lilia Skala, J. T. Walsh, Steven Goldstein.
- How long is House of Games?
- House of Games has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is House of Games?
- House of Games is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
- How much did House of Games gross?
- House of Games grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was House of Games produced?
- House of Games was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of House of Games?
- The themes of House of Games include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.