David Mamet

Writer and director with 6 reviewed and 3 watchlist titles.

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1980s
- writer
  The Postman Always Rings Twice 1981
  David Mamet’s screenwriting debut. Not a remake of the 1946 Lana Turner film, but another adaptation of James M. Cain’s novel. Jack Nicholson plays Frank, an opportunistic drifter who hires on at a rural luncheonette with his eye on the owner’s wife Cora, played by Jessica Lange. The two begin a torrid affair and soon they’re plotting to off her husband. Spoilers follow.
  Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller—Aug 26, 2022
- writer
  The Verdict 1982
  Because Sidney Lumet directed.
  Drama
- writer
  The Untouchables 1987
  Because Brian De Palma directed and Sean Connery performed.
  Crime, Drama, Thriller
- director, writer
  House of Games 1987
  House of Games is a movie about confidence games, but the film isn’t as concerned with conning the audience as much as it is with exploring the nature of people drawn to these games.
  Crime, Drama, Thriller—Dec 21, 2007
1990s
- writer
  Hoffa 1992
  The rise and fall of union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Jack Nicholson) as seen through the eyes of one of his longtime associates (Danny DeVito).
  Biography, Crime, Drama—May 27, 2008
- writer
  The Edge 1997
  A billionaire (Anthony Hopkins) and a photographer (Alec Baldwin) battle the elements and a bear in the Alaskan wilderness.
  Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller—Dec 30, 2008
- director, writer
  The Spanish Prisoner 1997
  The Spanish Prisoner is a delicious puzzle of a film made up of great performances and even better dialog.
  Drama, Mystery, Thriller—Sep 22, 2007
- writer
  Ronin 1998
  Because John Frankenheimer directed.
  Action, Crime, Thriller
2000s
- director, writer
  Spartan 2004
  A special ops agent (Val Kilmer) tracks the president’s kidnapped daughter.
  Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller—Sep 16, 2007