House of Games

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House of Games: Official Clip - Margaret Kills Mike

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House of Games: Official Clip - Poker Game Showdown

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House of Games: Official Clip - It Was Fate I Found You

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House of Games: Official Clip - Con at Western Union

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House of Games: Official Clip - The Missing Briefcase

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House of Games: Official Clip - A Born Thief

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House of Games: Official Clip - Mike Teaches About Tells

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House of Games: Official Clip - Margaret Joins the Sting

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House of Games: Official Clip - Margaret Can't Be Conned

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House of Games: Official Clip - The Accidental Shooting

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House of Games: Official Clip - What Mike Wants

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Cast & Crew

Lindsay Crouse
Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna
Mike

Mike Nussbaum
Joey

Lilia Skala
Dr. Littauer

J.T. Walsh
The businessman

Willo Hausman
Girl with book

Ricky Jay
George, Vegas Man

Meshach Taylor
Mr. Dean

David Mamet
Director

David Mamet
Writer

David Mamet
Writer

Jonathan Katz
Writer

Michael Hausman
Producer

Alaric Jans
Original Music

Juan Ruiz Anchía
Cinematographer

Trudy Ship
Film Editing

Cyrena Hausman
Casting

Michael Merritt
Production Design

Derek R. Hill
Set Decoration

Nan Cibula
Costume Design

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Audience Reviews for House of Games

• Oct 02, 2015

  House of Games is one odd thriller. The world it takes place in feels empty; the whole thing seems to happen during off-hours. The vibe is on the laid back side, and carries the suggestion that one relax and be charmed by a bit of showmanship. Yet the film watches quick; the dialogue is all about making contact and moving the action. The delivery is artificially clever and dramatic. The characters feel so distant that I was not going to rate this up much, but then thought about it and realized the film still has a lot of good points to it. Recommended to those who enjoy character studies and a good magic trick.
  Super Reviewer
• Aug 09, 2012

  Psychiatrist/author Lindsey Crouse, an icy observer who smokes more than a tire fire, gets more than she expects after getting involved with con man Joe Mantegna and his cronies. Hailed by Roger Ebert as the best film of 1987 (and 3rd on Siskel's list), there were certainly far fewer films of this devious ilk back then, but the modern seasoned film enthusiast will probably deduce the destination several stops ahead of time. Still a good watch though, one of David Mamet's best scripts and as director he uses light & shadow to good effect.
  Doctor S Super Reviewer
• Sep 27, 2011

  A movie on conmen that as a movie is a con on the audience, clever or stupid? I was way ahead of this movie so I couldn't enjoy it the way it's written to be enjoyed. The performances are great and the dialogue is bright - it's a successful adaption, not an enjoyable movie.
  

  Jonny B Super Reviewer
• May 18, 2011

  A real "pop corn muncher" of a movie...a true classic that holds onto your attention long before you realize that you...have been conned...LOL! A psychologist assists a suicidal patient a wee bit too far before she realizes that she too, is in too deep. See this flick it is an eye opening winner!
  Fascade F Super Reviewer