Casino

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Casino

R

1995

2h 58m

Crime

Drama

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In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro) 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 (Joe Pesci), his ex-hustler wife Ginger (Sharon Stone), her con-artist ex Lester Diamond (James Woods) and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger. Martin Scorsese directs this adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi's book.

Critics Consensus

Impressive ambition and bravura performances from an outstanding cast help Casino pay off in spite of a familiar narrative that may strike some viewers as a safe bet for director Martin Scorsese.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

03/25/2025

5/5

The film, nonetheless, remains extraordinary...

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

11/21/2020

Without stinting on the viciousness, Scorsese still conveys an element of nostalgia in Casino, although it's less because the movie is convinced by Ace and Nicky's vision of the good old days than it is skepticism over what will eventually replace them.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

01/25/2010

B-

[Stone] seems to be trying to enter a more passionate movie, where a neurotic gold digger could at least have a good time. By the end of Casino, for all its craftsmanly bravura, you may want to join her.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Nov 14

3.5/4

...an overlong yet mostly engrossing drama that gets off to a blisteringly-paced start...

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

07/11/2024

4.5/5

Highly regarded but sometimes momentarily forgotten, Casino is still one of Martin Scorsese’s crowning achievements.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

01/09/2024

2.5/4

The first half, which details the inner workings of the gambling industry, is compelling, but the human drama that takes over is noticeably lacking.

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mitchell C.

@mitch89014 May 2

Yes great film, but really it could been called “Good Fellas go to Las Vegas” Just a different cast was used Robert D is great but again this pretty much the same character in Good Fellas as well Joe P’s character Surprised no comments on that I all the reviews As for Sharon Stone, let’s be honest, she not a great actress, she is average at best here What I do enjoy a bout this film is the Las Vegas story that is most accurate in terms of what Las Vegas was in that time period Anyone who went into this film without seeing Good Fellas would have a more appreciation for it because you will eliminate the comparison

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Michael S.

@RT37300312 Apr 29

That 3 hours is gone forever, ugh.

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din D

@L1J2K3 Apr 22

A twisted, long, and well-crafted story that truly resonated with me. Who the villain ended up being was a really cool twist on the classic gangster story, and the gore moments were straight up unsettling using dialogue and horrifically simple ways of killing to effectively scare.

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David H.

@rivrocks Apr 19

A more likable protagonist would have put this one at the top. One of the greats of the genre.

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Thyaagu C

@Thyaagu Apr 18

Masterpiece as the legacy suggests! All I was praying for was a nasty, bitter, sour, spicy send-off for Ginger after she irritated the hell out of me the entire film - and they delivered that 200% satisfaction. De Niro tops as usual and Scorsese never disappoints.

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Dixie M.

@DMDarne123 Apr 8

One of my favorite gangsters movies .

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Synopsis

In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro) 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 (Joe Pesci), his ex-hustler wife Ginger (Sharon Stone), her con-artist ex Lester Diamond (James Woods) and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger. Martin Scorsese directs this adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi's book.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Barbara De Fina
Screenwriter: Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Distributor: MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Légende Entreprises
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.4M
Runtime: 2h 58m
Sound Mix: Stereo, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)