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Play trailer Poster for Casino R Released Nov 22, 1995 2h 58m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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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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Adam Nayman The Ringer 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. Nov 21, 2020 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly [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. Rated: B- Jan 25, 2010 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine So long as Casino stays focused on the excesses -- of language, of violence, of ambition -- in the life-styles of the rich and infamous, it remains a smart, knowing, if often repetitive, spectacle. Jan 25, 2010 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Highly regarded but sometimes momentarily forgotten, Casino is still one of Martin Scorsese’s crowning achievements. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 11, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The first half, which details the inner workings of the gambling industry, is compelling, but the human drama that takes over is noticeably lacking. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 9, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Casino is another solid epic for Martin Scorsese but it doesn't feel like it is ever at the same level as his masterpiece works. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lara H 79 percent rotten tomatoes? No this should be at least 91 percent rotten tomatoes at least because casino is a great film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/04/24 Full Review Jason A It was a pretty good movie. The only thing that annoyed me was the lack of dialogue in the first 30 minutes where it was more story telling behind the camera and less face to face speech. Besides that I enjoyed the movie, it had good comedy nice action and emotional scenes. The movie jumped into different time periods too fast and kind of through me off guard and despite being a three hour long film I think it was worth a watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Dave S Masterpiece! Great acting, directing and storyline. De Nero and Pesci steal the show. One of the best gangster movies ever made. Another Scorsese classic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review eraklis e On par or better the good fellas as it is slower paced and immerses you in the world more with so many interesting characters and layering components and stories Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Byron H 4/4 A gangster epic for the ages. Martin Scorsese's most underrated film, a dark entertaining look at Las Vegas & the evolution of gambling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review MG_Claymore C It's a riot and a great mafia film. Scorsese does it again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
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)
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