Things Change is a 1988 American comedy-drama film directed by David Mamet and starring Joe Mantegna and Don Ameche.

[2] Gino, a humble shoe-shiner in Chicago, is approached by Mafia Don "Mr. Green", who offers him a large sum of money to take the blame for a murder committed by another gangster.

Narrowly escaping after Mr. Green turns up at Vincenzo's home as part of a Mafia meeting, a relieved Jerry manages to get Gino back to Chicago safely.

The two films share many cast members, including Joe Mantegna, Ricky Jay, Mike Nussbaum, William H. Macy (credited as W.H.

In addition, other recurring collaborators from Mamet's resident ensemble at Atlantic Theatre Company[3] appeared in the film, including Felicity Huffman and Clark Gregg.