HOUSE OF GAMES

DISCOVERY:
I saw this one in the local art theater because the screenplay is by David Mamet

OPENING SCENE:
 A compulsive gambler with suicidal tendancies shows up at Dr.Ford's office seeking help.

 PLOT:
A pop psychologist has just published her first best-seller. But something in her life is lacking. A patient leads her to confidence man/book-maker, Mike. She is fascinated by Mike's smooth talk and manner. She decides to make a study of Mike's profession as a con. Mike lets her tag along. Watch Mike ply the tools of her trade as she gets sucked into his con.

CINEMATIC SIMILARITIES:
Similar to many later David Mamet films. Especially Things Change, and Homicide. 

A DETAIL: 
Pay attention to the first scene and last.

Joe Mantegna and Lindsey Crouse

credits: 102:00  1987  USA  English Color

Written and Directed by: David Mamet

Credits complements of IMDb

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