House of Games
“Human nature is a sucker bet.”
1987•R•1h 42m•6.8•Released
CrimeThrillerDrama
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
Writer
David Mamet
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
Filmhaus
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
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
Production
Company
Filmhaus
Company
Orion Pictures
Producer
Michael Hausman
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