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Cast

Lindsay Crouse
as Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna
as Mike

Mike Nussbaum
as Joey

Lilia Skala
as Dr. Littauer

Steve Goldstein
as Billy Hahn

J.T. Walsh
as Businessman

Willo Hausman
as Girl With Book

Karen Kohlhaas
as Prison Ward Patient

Jack Wallace
as Bartender, `House of Games'

Ricky Jay
as George/Vegas Man

Ben Blakeman
as Bartender, `Charlie's Tavern'

Scott Zigler
as Western Union Clerk

William H. Macy
as Sgt. Moran

John Pritchett
as Hotel Desk Clerk

Roberta Magure
as Restaurant Hostess

Meshach Taylor
as Mr. Dean

Johnny S.B. Willis
as Hotel Doorman

Josh Conescu
as Garage Attendant

Jaqueline dela Chaume
as Woman with Lighter

Julie Mendenhall
as Late Student

Rachel Cline
as Student

Patricia Wolff
as Patient, Dr. Ford's Office

Paul Walsh
as Man in Restaurant

Roberta Maguire
as Restaurant Hostess

Jaqueline de la Chaume
as Woman with Lighter

G. Roy Levin
as Poker Player

Bob Lumbra
as Poker Player

Andy Potok
as Poker Player

Allen Soule
as Poker Player

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Critic Reviews for House of Games

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.
  Robert B 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

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