Games (1967): Cast & Plot
Games is a 1967 horror thriller directed by Curtis Harrington, starring James Caan as Paul Montgomery, Katharine Ross and Simone Signoret. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Games About?
The premise of Games without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Passion wears a mask of terror in this strangest of all games! A mysterious woman in black moves in with married Manhattan thrill-seekers and helps one trick the other.
Games Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- mind game
- deception
- tarot card
- psychotronic film
- pinball machine
- grande dame guignol
- stockings
- statue
- murder plot
- double cross
- psychic
- conspiracy
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- seduction
- poison
- delivery boy
- new york city
- young
- saleswoman
- playing pinball
- one word title
- scam
- elevator
- apartment
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
Games Cast & Characters
James Caan leads the cast as Paul Montgomery, with Katharine Ross as Jennifer Montgomery and Simone Signoret as Lisa Schindler. Directed by Curtis Harrington; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Curtis Harrington
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James Caan as Paul Montgomery -
Katharine Ross as Jennifer Montgomery -
Simone Signoret as Lisa Schindler -
Don Stroud as Norman
Also Starring in Games
· 25 more- Ian Wolfe Dr. Edwards
- Marjorie Bennett Nora
- Eddra Gale Party Guest
- Estelle Winwood Miss Beattie
- Peter Brocco Count
- Kent Smith Harry Gordon
- Luana Anders Party Guest
- George Furth Terry
- Stuart Nisbet Detective
- Anthony Eustrel Winthrop
- William O'Connell Party Guest
- Carmen Phillips Holly
- Pitt Herbert Pharmacist
- Florence Marly Baroness
- Eloise Hardt Celia
- Robert Aiken Party Guest
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- Jeff Scott Party Guest
- Rachel Rosenthal Party Guest
- Richard Guizon Masseur
- Ena Hartman Party Guest
- Kendrick Huxham Bookseller
- Max Lewin Party Guest
- Joanne Medley Party Guest
- Adele Claire Police Matron (uncredited)
- Carl Guttenberger Arthur
More from Curtis Harrington
More films directed by Curtis Harrington: Mata Hari, Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell, Ruby and The Dead Don’t Die.
Games Plot Summary
What happens in Games from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Montgomery, James Caan, and his heiress wife Jennifer Montgomery, Katharine Ross, are two wealthy but blasé Upper East Side socialites who fill their spacious townhouse with elegant parlor tricks and other upscale games, always seeking a new way to amuse themselves while flaunting their wealth.
Full summary
The whole story of Games, scene by scene
Games Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Games.
How Well Do You Know Games?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Lisa Schindler when she first arrives at the Montgomery townhouse?
Cars in Games
4 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Impala and the 1965 Ford Econoline.
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1966 Chevrolet Impala Background role -
1965 Ford Econoline Background role -
1967 Plymouth Belvedere Background role -
1966 Pontiac Grand Prix Background role
Games Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Le diable à trois” and “La muerte toca la puerta”.
- Also known as
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- Le diable à trois
- La muerte toca la puerta
- Satanische Spiele
- Paholaisen kolmikko
- 悪魔のくちづけ
- Assassinio al terzo piano
- La muerte llama a la puerta
- Игры
- O Terceiro Tiro
- 心惊肉跳
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Movies Like Games
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Deadly Games, Mind Games and Death Game.
Games FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Games, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Games?
Games runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Games released?
Games was released on September 17, 1967.
Who directed Games?
Games was directed by Curtis Harrington.
More films by Curtis Harrington Who is in the cast of Games?
Games stars James Caan as Paul Montgomery, Katharine Ross as Jennifer Montgomery and Simone Signoret as Lisa Schindler, among 29 credited actors.
Does Games have a post-credit scene?
No. Games has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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