House of Games
House of GamesRating: 6.81 |
Year:1987 |
Country:US |
Description:
In this gripping character study, a psychiatrist finds himself tangled in the intricate web of deceit and risk when he agrees to help a compulsive gambler with his addiction. As they embark on a journey to understand and overcome the underlying issues driving the gambling habit, the pair encounters a suave con artist who offers an alternative path to wealth and power: the world of high-stakes cons and elaborate scams. The psychiatrist is initially drawn in by the thrilling allure but soon realizes that the shadowy underworld they have entered is far more complicated than he had ever imagined. With each successful scam, the line between right and wrong blurs, and the trio finds themselves ensnared in a dangerous game of deception. As the stakes grow higher and the risks increase, their relationships are put to the test, revealing truths about human nature that neither could have foreseen. This thrilling drama explores themes of addiction, moral ambiguity, and the seductive power of greed as it unfolds through the twists and turns of a captivating heist narrative.
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