House of Games (1987)
Human nature is a sucker bet.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Lindsay Crouse
as Dr. Margaret Ford
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Joe Mantegna
as Mike
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Mike Nussbaum
as Joey
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Lilia Skala
as Dr. Maria Littauer
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J.T. Walsh
as The Businessman
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Steven Goldstein
as Billy Hahn
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Jack Wallace
as Bartender
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Ricky Jay
as George
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William H. Macy
as Sgt. John Moran
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Meshach Taylor
as Mr. Dean
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John Pritchett
as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Scott Zigler as Western Union Clerk
- Jacqueline de La Chaume as Woman with Lighter
- Willo Hausman as Girl with Book
- G. Roy Levin as Poker Player
- Johnny "Sugarbear" Willis as Hotel Doorman
- Josh Conescu as Garage Attendant
- Patricia Wolff as Patient
Crew
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David Mamet
Director
- Juan Ruiz Anchía Director of Photography
- Trudy Ship Editor
- Alaric Jans Original Music Composer
- Michael Hausman Producer
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David Mamet
Screenplay
