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House of Games

House of Games
★ 6.8/10•1987•1h 42m•R•Crime•Thriller•Drama

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.

David Mamet · Director

David Mamet · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 11, 1987
Revenue$2,585,639

Actors

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Dr. Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Mike

Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Joey

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Dr. Maria Littauer

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

The Businessman

Steven Goldstein

Steven Goldstein

Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

Bartender

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

George

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Sgt. John Moran

Meshach Taylor

Meshach Taylor

Mr. Dean

John Pritchett

John Pritchett

Hotel Desk Clerk

Scott Zigler

Western Union Clerk

Jacqueline de La Chaume

Woman with Lighter

Willo Hausman

Girl with Book

G. Roy Levin

Poker Player

Johnny "Sugarbear" Willis

Hotel Doorman

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