House of Games

e 14
1h 42m
1987
6.8 /10 (331)

Human nature is a sucker bet.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-10-11

Top Billed Cast

Lindsay Crouse

Dr. Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna

Mike

Mike Nussbaum

Joey

Lilia Skala

Dr. Maria Littauer

J. T. Walsh

The Businessman

Steven Goldstein

Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

Bartender

Ricky Jay

George

William H. Macy

Sgt. John Moran

Meshach Taylor

Mr. Dean

John Pritchett

Hotel Desk Clerk

Scott Zigler

Western Union Clerk

Jacqueline de La Chaume

Woman with Lighter

Willo Hausman

Girl with Book

G. Roy Levin

Poker Player

Johnny "Sugarbear" Willis

Hotel Doorman

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