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Mamet wrote and directed this fascinating tale of a female psychiatrist who becomes involved with a master con artist. Mantegna and Crouse help make this stylish thriller first-rate!
Original Release
10/11/1987
US Release
10/14/1987
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lindsay Crouse | Margaret Ford / Dr. Margaret Ford |
| Joe Mantegna | Mike |
| Mike Nussbaum | Joey |
| Lilia Skala | Dr. Littauer / Dr. Maria Littauer |
| J.T. Walsh | The Businessman |
| Willo Hausman | Girl with Book |
| Karen Kohlhaas | Prison Ward Patient |
| Steven Goldstein | Billy Hahn |
| Jack Wallace | Bartender / Bartender (House of Games) |
| Ricky Jay | George / George (Vegas Man) |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lindsay Crouse | Margaret Ford / Dr. Margaret Ford |
| Joe Mantegna | Mike |
| Mike Nussbaum | Joey |
| Lilia Skala | Dr. Littauer / Dr. Maria Littauer |
| J.T. Walsh | The Businessman |
| Willo Hausman | Girl with Book |
| Karen Kohlhaas | Prison Ward Patient |
| Steven Goldstein | Billy Hahn |
| Jack Wallace | Bartender / Bartender (House of Games) |
| Ricky Jay | George / George (Vegas Man) |
| G. Roy Levin | Poker Player |
| Bob Lumbra | Poker Player |
| Andy Potok | Poker Player |
| Allen Soule | Poker Player |
| Ben Blakeman | Bartender (Charlie's Tavern) |
| Scott Zigler | Western Union Clerk |
| William H. Macy | Sgt. Moran / Sgt. John Moran |
| John Pritchett | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Meshach Taylor | Mr. Dean |
| Johnny 'Sugarbear' Willis | Hotel Doorman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Michael Hausman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
