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[[File:HOG.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''House of Games'' (1987)]] | [[File:HOG.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''House of Games'' (1987)]] | ||
| − | + | '''''House of Games''''' is the 1987 heist thriller that marked the feature film directorial debut of playwright and screenwriter [[David Mamet]], who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars [[Lindsay Crouse]] as Dr. Margaret Ford, a successful psychiatrist and author who finds herself getting involved in a confidence scheme as research for a new book. The cast includes frequent Mamet collaborators [[Joe Mantegna]] and [[Ricky Jay]]. | |
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Billy ([[Steven Goldstein]]) pulls out a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless]] with pearl grips during a session with Dr. Margaret Ford ([[Lindsay Crouse]]). She later is seen pulling it out during a confrontation. | Billy ([[Steven Goldstein]]) pulls out a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless]] with pearl grips during a session with Dr. Margaret Ford ([[Lindsay Crouse]]). She later is seen pulling it out during a confrontation. | ||
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel - .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt_Model_1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel - .32 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[File:HOG 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:HOG 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Billy ([[Steven Goldstein]]) pulls out a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless]] with pearl grips during a session with Dr. Margaret Ford.]] |
| − | [[File:HOG 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:HOG 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dr. Margaret Ford ([[Lindsay Crouse]]) holds the pistol.]] |
==Smith & Wesson Model 686 Snub== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 686 Snub== | ||
The Businessman ([[J.T. Walsh]]) pulls a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] during a fight in a hotel room. | The Businessman ([[J.T. Walsh]]) pulls a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] during a fight in a hotel room. | ||
[[Image:S&W686Short.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 686 with 2 1/2" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:S&W686Short.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 686 with 2 1/2" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
| − | [[File:HOG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:HOG 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Businessman ([[J.T. Walsh]]) pulls a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]].]] |
==Colt Government== | ==Colt Government== | ||
During a poker game, George ([[Ricky Jay]]) pulls out what appears to be a [[Colt Government Model]] when he demands his money. The pistol's true nature is revealed moments later. | During a poker game, George ([[Ricky Jay]]) pulls out what appears to be a [[Colt Government Model]] when he demands his money. The pistol's true nature is revealed moments later. | ||
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[File:HOG 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | + | [[File:HOG 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol on the table.]] |
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:29, 26 September 2018
House of Games is the 1987 heist thriller that marked the feature film directorial debut of playwright and screenwriter David Mamet, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Lindsay Crouse as Dr. Margaret Ford, a successful psychiatrist and author who finds herself getting involved in a confidence scheme as research for a new book. The cast includes frequent Mamet collaborators Joe Mantegna and Ricky Jay.
The following weapons were used in the film House of Games:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Billy (Steven Goldstein) pulls out a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless with pearl grips during a session with Dr. Margaret Ford (Lindsay Crouse). She later is seen pulling it out during a confrontation.
Smith & Wesson Model 686 Snub
The Businessman (J.T. Walsh) pulls a snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 686 during a fight in a hotel room.
Colt Government
During a poker game, George (Ricky Jay) pulls out what appears to be a Colt Government Model when he demands his money. The pistol's true nature is revealed moments later.
