The read
Scores higher than 93% of the 427 1980s crime movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic78/100
367 audience votes
Key crew
- David MametDirector
- David MametScreenplay
- Alaric JansOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lindsay CrouseDr. Margaret Ford
- Joe MantegnaMike
- Mike NussbaumJoey
- Lilia SkalaDr. Maria Littauer
- J.T. WalshThe Businessman
- Steven GoldsteinBilly Hahn
- Jack WallaceBartender
- Ricky JayGeorge
- William H. MacySgt. John Moran
- Meshach TaylorMr. Dean
- John PritchettHotel Desk Clerk
- Scott ZiglerWestern Union Clerk
Stills
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Themes
gamblinggambling debtcon manfraudcon artistpsychiatristfemale psychiatristneo-noirpool hall
The Best Movies of 1987
House of Games is #22 of 60
