Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Michael Douglas | ... | Nicholas Van Orton | |
Sean Penn | ... | Conrad | |
Deborah Kara Unger | ... | Christine | |
James Rebhorn | ... | Jim Feingold | |
Peter Donat | ... | Samuel Sutherland | |
Carroll Baker | ... | Ilsa | |
Anna Katarina | ... | Elizabeth | |
Armin Mueller-Stahl | ... | Anson Baer | |
Charles Martinet | ... | Nicholas' Father | |
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Scott Hunter McGuire | ... | Young Nicholas |
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Florentine Mocanu | ... | Nicholas' Mother |
Elizabeth Dennehy | ... | Maria | |
Caroline Barclay | ... | Maggie | |
Daniel Schorr | ... | Daniel Schorr | |
John Aprea | ... | Power Executive |
Nicholas Van Orton is a very wealthy San Francisco banker, but he is an absolute loner, even spending his birthday alone. In the year of his 48th birthday (the age his father committed suicide) his brother Conrad, who has gone long ago and surrendered to addictions of all kinds, suddenly returns and gives Nicholas a card giving him entry to unusual entertainment provided by something called Consumer Recreation Services (CRS). Giving in to curiosity, Nicholas visits CRS and all kinds of weird and bad things start to happen to him. Written by Anonymous
Let me just tell you that, as a middle aged film buff, I have seen my share of flicks, good and bad. Very few rate as high as "The Game" in entertainment value. "The Game" is most definitely one of the "most fun" movies to hit the silver screen in a long time. Filled with plot twists and turns, this film takes the movie-goer on a psychological roller coaster ride from the tile screens to the final credit roll.
"The Game" is truly an intelligent tale, sort of a brain teaser that you get to watch and listen to, with a time limit. You have just 128 minutes to solve this, and chances are, like me, you'll be hanging on the solution to this puzzle until the very end.
The script was well written by a writer who clearly understands the needs of an adult audience. Yes, we like our fun but we like to exercise our brains once in a while also. And let there be no mistake about the great performances offered here by Michael Douglas and his co-stars. I was engrossed by all and couldn't take my eyes of the screen.
There is plenty for everybody here. Fun for all. A big winner in my book and definitely on my list of all time favorites. Get it and enjoy the ride!