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House of Games

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House of Games
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R,1hr 42min
Genre:
Action
Release:
1987
Director:
David Mamet
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum  ...more
Synopsis: In his directorial debut, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet creates a stylish cinematic puzzle of games within games, as con men are joined by a psychologist in creating the perfect caper. Dr. Margaret Ford (Lindsay Crouse), the writer of psychological self-help books, meets Mike (Joe Mantegna) as she attempts to help a patient who owes heavy gambling debts. When she herself is the victim of a con, she becomes intrigued by the psychological drama of the con game and joins in a complicated ... Full Synopsis
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Perry Seibert, AMG Review
David Mamet's dialogue has a particular rhythm. His best pieces, when delivered properly, are like music. House of Games is one of his best screenplays and allows Joe Mantegna and Lindsay Crouse the opportunity to duet for 90 minutes. Their performances bring to life a very psychologically complex relationship. There is much going on in the minds of these characters, and their performances maintain ... Full Review
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Lindsay Crouse
Dr. Margaret Ford, Dr. Margaret Ford, Psychologist
Joe Mantegna
Mike
Mike Nussbaum
Joey
Lilia Skala
Dr. Littauer
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