Casino (1995)

Casino (1995) — a crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese — plunges you into the glitter and rot of 1970s–80s Las Vegas. The story follows Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a brilliant casino operator brought in to run the Tangiers for the mob, and his childhood friend Nicky Santoro, a violent enforcer whose brutality and ambition begin to unravel the empire they built. Ace’s marriage to Ginger, a charismatic but self‑destructive hustler, adds emotional volatility and accelerates the collapse. Watching the film, you’ll experience a vivid contrast between glamour and menace: lavish casino floors, high‑roller excess, and stylized period detail sit side‑by‑side with brutal violence, corruption, and moral decay. Scorsese’s direction creates an immersive, often ruthless portrait of power, greed, and loyalty turned toxic. Expect assured pacing, memorable set pieces, and intense character work as alliances fray and loyalty gives way to paranoia and bloodshed. If you see Casino, you’ll come away with a clear sense of how organized crime could hide behind the veneer of legitimate business while destroying lives in the process. It’s powerful, frequently violent, emotionally charged, and visually arresting — ideal for viewers who appreciate gritty, character‑driven crime dramas and unflinching explorations of ambition and excess.

Actors: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci

Director: Martin Scorsese

Runtime: 178 min

Genres: Crime, Drama

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