House of Games

“Human nature is a sucker bet.”

6.8

1987

1h 42m

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.

Key Crew

Director

David Mamet

Producers

Michael Hausman

Writers

David Mamet

Cinematography

Juan Ruiz Anchía

Music

Alaric Jans

Cast (28)

Lindsay Crouse

Dr. Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna

Mike

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