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1987 · 102 min · R

House of Games

Directed by David Mamet · Crime, Thriller, Drama

House of Games (1987) is a Crime film, directed by David Mamet set during the 1980s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

A con artist and neo noir, with a tense tone. Themes of obsession and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Alaric Jans
Cinematography
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Cast
Lindsay CrouseJoe MantegnaMike NussbaumLilia SkalaJ.T. WalshSteven GoldsteinJack WallaceRicky Jay

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con ArtistNeo Noir
Themes
ObsessionBetrayal
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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