

House of Games
1987-10-11 · 102 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- David Mamet
- Production companies
- Filmhaus, Orion Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 2,585,639
Top Cast
Lindsay CrouseDr. Margaret Ford
Joe MantegnaMike
Mike NussbaumJoey
Lilia SkalaDr. Maria Littauer
J.T. WalshThe Businessman
Steven GoldsteinBilly Hahn
Jack WallaceBartender
Ricky JayGeorge
William H. MacySgt. John Moran
Meshach TaylorMr. Dean
John PritchettHotel Desk ClerkTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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