Casino (1995)

Directors:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese

Actors:

Steve Schirripa, Frankie J. Allison, Steve Vignari, Peter Conti, C.C. Carr, Alfred Nittoli

Synopsis:

In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.
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Casino (1995)

Often overlooked in the wake of Goodfellas, Casino is a gorgeous mob film that takes a trip out west but otherwise has all the Scorsese hallmarks intact. Worth revisiting.
February 22, 2012