Directed by David Mamet
Written by Jonathan Katz and David Mamet
Cinematography by Juan Ruiz Anchía

Lindsay Crouse as Margaret Ford Joe Mantegna as Mike Mike Nussbaum as Joey Lilia Skala as Dr. Littauer J.T. Walsh as The Businessman Willo Hausman as Girl with Book Karen Kohlhaas as Prison Ward Patient Steven Goldstein as Billy Hahn Jack Wallace as Bartender/House of Games Ricky Jay as George/Vegas Man G. Roy Levin as Poker Player Bob Lumbra as Poker Player

Running Time: 102 min.
Release Date: Oct. '87

Overall Call:
David Mamet's films have a very consistent style and feel; House of Games is his first. His actors deliver the dialogue in a very abrupt and direct manner that some have difficulty getting into. This delivery allows you to delve deeper into the story rather then the actors' particular characteristics. This story is like a fun puzzle you try and figure out. By letting the dialogue do all the work you are given insights as to the characters actions or lack thereof. This movie is like a game as the title suggests and if viewed in that manner becomes a fun hour-and-a-half.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Fun story to try and figure out
+ Smart dialogue