The Game (1997)
Releasing at 12 September 1997 in theaters.
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
The Game is mystery thriller film directed by David Fincher, and written by John Brancato & Michael Ferris. The film stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn, Deborah Kara Unger, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker and Armin Mueller-Stahl. The film primiered at 3 September 1997 on New York City, New York.
Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) is a successful banker who keeps mostly to himself. When his estranged brother Conrad (Sean Penn) returns on his birthday with an odd gift — participation in a personalized, real-life game — Nicholas reluctantly accepts. Initially harmless, the game grows increasingly personal, and Orton begins to fear for his life as he eludes agents from the mysterious game’s organizers. With no one left to trust and his money gone, Orton must find answers for himself.
Director: David Fincher
Writer: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Stars: Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn, Deborah Kara Unger, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker, Armin Mueller-Stahl
►Cast
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 |
Scott Hunter McGuire | ► | Young Nicholas |
Florentine Mocanu | ► | Nicholas’ Mother |
Elizabeth Dennehy | ► | Maria |
Caroline Barclay | ► | Maggie |
Daniel Schorr | ► | Daniel Schorr |
John Aprea | ► | Power Executive |
Harrison Young | ► | Obsequious Executive |
Kimberly Russell | ► | Cynthia, CRS Receptionist |
Joe Frank | ► | CRS Data Collating Technician |
James Brooks | ► | James the Bartender |
Gerry Becker | ► | New Member Ted |
Jarion Monroe | ► | New Member Victor |
Tommy Flanagan | ► | Solicitor / Taxi Driver |
Bill Flannery | ► | Tubercular Commuter |
Kat Kilkenny | ► | Rattle Gatherer |
John Cassini | ► | Man in Airport |
Harris Savides | ► | Ankles |
Aaron Lucich | ► | City Club Waiter |
Victor Talmadge | ► | City Club Maitre D’ |
Marc Siegler | ► | City Club Waiter |
André Brazeau | ► | Heart Attack Performer |
Keena Turner | ► | Officer Hicks |
Carlos Hoy | ► | Paramedic Graves |
Edward Campbell | ► | Paramedic Stern |
Sean Lanthier | ► | Paramedic Kirkland |
Curtis Vanterpool | ► | Ambulance EMT |
Jay Gordon | ► | Triage Doctor |
Jeffrey Michael Young | ► | Officer Walker |
Owen Masterson | ► | Pickpocket |
Yuji Okumoto | ► | Nikko Hotel Manager |
Hideo Kimura | ► | Nikko Hotel Bellhop |
Rachel Flanagan | ► | Nikko Hotel Maid |
Mark Boone Junior | ► | Shady Private Investigator |
Joy Ann Ryan | ► | Kaleigh Baer |
Peter Davidian | ► | Mr. Garcia (as Pete Davidian) |
Jack Kehoe | ► | Lieutenant Sullivan |
Christopher John Fields | ► | Detective Boyle |
Linda Manz | ► | Christine’s Roomate Amy |
Vic Ferreira | ► | Assassin Mobubbi |
Duffy Gaver | ► | Assassin Brodi |
Bob Stephenson | ► | Assassin Kartmann |
Sean Moloney | ► | Assassin Rankin |
John Hammil | ► | U.S. Embassy Counselor |
Rachel Steinberg | ► | Sheraton Desk Clerk |
George Maguire | ► | Sheraton Manager |
Trish Summerville | ► | Hot Waitress |
Jason Kristofer | ► | Teen Thug |
Lily Soh Froehlich | ► | New Moon Cafe Manager |
Tammy Koehler | ► | Tammy Fisher |
Michael Lynwood | ► | Michael Fisher |
Alex Lynwood | ► | Alex Fisher |
Charles Branklyn | ► | CRS Guard |
Spike Jonze | ► | Airbag EMT Beltran |
Michael Massee | ► | Airbag EMT Galliano |
Sara Davallou | ► | Rachel |
Stephen Cowee | ► | Mel |
Gypsy Boots | ► | Bit Part |
Christopher Cory | ► | Airport Security Guard |
Tom Crowl | ► | Truck Driver |
Ted David | ► | Self |
Bob Dini | ► | Wealthy Club Member |
Terence Ford | ► | Lawyer #1 |
Will Jones | ► | Gangster |
Anni Long | ► | Lawyer #2 |
Tracie May-Wagner | ► | Restaurant Cashier |
Jamie Midgley | ► | Doorman |
J. Anthony Pena | ► | CRS Security Guard |
Bob Quinn | ► | Bar Patron |
Elise Robins | ► | Young Ilsa |
Bob Scott | ► | Lawyer #3 |
Jason Uson | ► | Bell Person |