House of Games (1987)

Con at Western Union

Mike (Joe Mantegna) shows Margaret (Lindsay Crouse) a con at Western Union when he manipulates a marine (William H. Macy).

Directed by David Mamet.

Released in 1987 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Therapist
  • character-type: Soldier
  • character-type: Professor
  • character-type: Con Artist
  • action: Act
  • editors-choice: Dirty Tricks
  • primary-genre: Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Psychological Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Crime Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Mysteries
  • secondary-genre: Thrillers
  • prop: Money
  • theme: Trust
  • actor: Scott Zigler
  • actor: Lindsay Crouse
  • actor: Joe Mantegna
  • actor: William H. Macy
  • director: David Mamet
  • producer: Michael Hausman
  • cinematographer: Juan Ruiz Anchía
  • composer: Alaric Jans
  • editor: Trudy Ship
  • costume-designer: Nan Cibula
  • production-designer: Michael Merritt
  • role-name: Sgt. Moran
  • role-name: Western Union Clerk
  • role-name: Margaret Ford
  • role-name: Mike
  • screenwriter: Jonathan Katz
  • screenwriter: David Mamet
  • year: 1987
  • studio: MGM