One of at least eight theatrical feature film collaborations of David Mamet and actor J.J. Johnston. The films are: 'Lakeboat' (2000), 'Homicide' (1991), 'Spartan' (2004), 'Redbelt' (2008), 'Things Change' (1988), 'State and Main' (2000), 'The Spanish Prisoner' (1997), and 'The Water Engine' (1992) (TV).
One of six cinema movie collaborations [to date, October 2015] of actor Joe Mantegna and writer-director David Mamet. The films include Edmond (2005), Redbelt (2008), Lakeboat (2000), Homicide (1991), Things Change (1988) and House of Games (1987).