10. Bill Cutting from Gangs of New York (2002)
Authoritarian, ruthless, and cunning, Daniel Day Lewis’ Bill the Butcher stole the screen in Gangs of New York every time he appeared. His presence alone was menacing enough to make people drop on their knees and pray, and his impeccable skills with the knife only added a flair of danger to the man that already embodied it.
9. Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Nucky’s silver tongue and immaculate looks made him into the most charming type of gangster: the one everyone loves. Thanks to his persuasive skills and the ability to seamlessly blend his legal and illegal businesses, Steve Buscemi’s Nucky controlled the entirety of Atlantic City with few who could — or wanted to — oppose him.
8. Frank Costello from The Departed (2006)
Jack Nicholson managed to make his Frank Costello a proper charmer. This Irish crime lord preferred to largely stay behind the scenes,...
Authoritarian, ruthless, and cunning, Daniel Day Lewis’ Bill the Butcher stole the screen in Gangs of New York every time he appeared. His presence alone was menacing enough to make people drop on their knees and pray, and his impeccable skills with the knife only added a flair of danger to the man that already embodied it.
9. Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Nucky’s silver tongue and immaculate looks made him into the most charming type of gangster: the one everyone loves. Thanks to his persuasive skills and the ability to seamlessly blend his legal and illegal businesses, Steve Buscemi’s Nucky controlled the entirety of Atlantic City with few who could — or wanted to — oppose him.
8. Frank Costello from The Departed (2006)
Jack Nicholson managed to make his Frank Costello a proper charmer. This Irish crime lord preferred to largely stay behind the scenes,...
- 5/12/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" turns 34 this year. The movie itself spans more than three decades, chronicling Henry Hill's (Ray Liotta) life as an associate in the New York mob — Hill's life story was first told to the public by the nonfiction book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote the "Goodfellas" script with Scorsese.
"Goodfellas" is a cinematic shot of adrenaline, cut with vivacious energy by Thelma Schoonmaker and scored with classic rock to reflect the anti-authority glamour of mid-20th century gangsters. No matter if you watch it in all its sprawling glory or just sample clips, it's enjoyable — nay, irresistible.
Since "Goodfellas" packs so many years into two-and-a-half hours, it has a huge cast. So much time has passed since "Goodfellas" premiered in theaters and left its mark on crime cinema that not all of these actors are still with us. Miraculously, though, quite a few of them...
"Goodfellas" is a cinematic shot of adrenaline, cut with vivacious energy by Thelma Schoonmaker and scored with classic rock to reflect the anti-authority glamour of mid-20th century gangsters. No matter if you watch it in all its sprawling glory or just sample clips, it's enjoyable — nay, irresistible.
Since "Goodfellas" packs so many years into two-and-a-half hours, it has a huge cast. So much time has passed since "Goodfellas" premiered in theaters and left its mark on crime cinema that not all of these actors are still with us. Miraculously, though, quite a few of them...
- 1/7/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Martin Scorsese is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. While his movies have tread across a range of themes and genres, he has always had a strong penchant for crime movies. After the massive success of his Oscar winning gangster classic, Goodfellas, Scorsese re-teamed with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci for Casino, in 1995. Casino follows Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a Jewish-American gambling expert who is hired by the Italian-American mafia to run a casino in Las Vegas. But trouble soon arises when Rothstein’s childhood friend, Nicky Santoro, shows up wanting a piece of the action.
- 6/29/2023
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Charlie Hunnam has undeniably captivated audiences throughout his illustrious career in Hollywood. However, it’s not just his acting skills that are impressive; he also possesses an excellent appreciation for the finest films ever created.
In an old interview, Hunnam disclosed his admiration for Martin Scorsese, one of his all-time favorite directors. Surprisingly, his favorite Scorsese film isn’t the one that usually springs to mind when thinking about the renowned filmmaker.
Charlie Hunnam | Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Netflix Charlie Hunnam revealed his favorite movies of all time in a 2012 interview
Hunnam has carved out an impressive career in Hollywood, leaving his mark on both the small and big screens. He’s also not afraid to share his thoughts on the timeless classics of the movie industry.
During an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Hunnam delved deep into his personal selection of the five greatest films of all time. Among...
In an old interview, Hunnam disclosed his admiration for Martin Scorsese, one of his all-time favorite directors. Surprisingly, his favorite Scorsese film isn’t the one that usually springs to mind when thinking about the renowned filmmaker.
Charlie Hunnam | Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Netflix Charlie Hunnam revealed his favorite movies of all time in a 2012 interview
Hunnam has carved out an impressive career in Hollywood, leaving his mark on both the small and big screens. He’s also not afraid to share his thoughts on the timeless classics of the movie industry.
During an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Hunnam delved deep into his personal selection of the five greatest films of all time. Among...
- 6/15/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gambling and casinos have always been popular themes in movies, and there have been many great films made on this subject over the years. From tense poker games to high-stakes heists, the world of gambling has provided plenty of material for filmmakers to work with. Here are some of the greatest films with gambling and casino themes ever made.
Casino (1995)
Martin Scorsese’s epic tale of the rise and fall of a casino boss, Casino, is a classic film that is often cited as one of the greatest gambling movies ever made. The film follows the story of Sam “Ace” Rothstein, played by Robert De Niro, who is hired by the Mob to run the Tangiers casino in Las Vegas. With his best friend, Nicky Santoro, played by Joe Pesci, at his side, Ace builds an empire but finds himself struggling to maintain control as his personal and professional life spiral out of control.
Casino (1995)
Martin Scorsese’s epic tale of the rise and fall of a casino boss, Casino, is a classic film that is often cited as one of the greatest gambling movies ever made. The film follows the story of Sam “Ace” Rothstein, played by Robert De Niro, who is hired by the Mob to run the Tangiers casino in Las Vegas. With his best friend, Nicky Santoro, played by Joe Pesci, at his side, Ace builds an empire but finds himself struggling to maintain control as his personal and professional life spiral out of control.
- 3/16/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Up next from director Luke Sparke is the mob thriller Bring Him to Me, and today brings some distribution news plus two first-look images from the film.
Sam Neill and Barry Pepper (Crawl) star in Bring Him to Me, and we’ve learned that Myriad Pictures has acquired North American and the rest of world sales rights (excluding Anz) and will feature a first look at the film at EFM in February.
Meanwhile, Rialto Distribution has picked up the Australia/New Zealand rights.
In Bring Him to Me, “Under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive a young and unsuspecting passenger to an uncertain fate.”
Written by Tom Evans, it’s interesting to note (via the press release) that the script was inspired by the traumatic scene in Martin Scorsese’s Casino in which Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) unwittingly turns up for...
Sam Neill and Barry Pepper (Crawl) star in Bring Him to Me, and we’ve learned that Myriad Pictures has acquired North American and the rest of world sales rights (excluding Anz) and will feature a first look at the film at EFM in February.
Meanwhile, Rialto Distribution has picked up the Australia/New Zealand rights.
In Bring Him to Me, “Under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive a young and unsuspecting passenger to an uncertain fate.”
Written by Tom Evans, it’s interesting to note (via the press release) that the script was inspired by the traumatic scene in Martin Scorsese’s Casino in which Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) unwittingly turns up for...
- 2/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Rialto Distribution has acquired Australia/New Zealand rights to mob thriller Bring Him To Me, which Myriad will be selling at the upcoming EFM.
Directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation), Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under) and Liam McIntyre (The Flash) star in the film whose script is inspired by the traumatic scene in Martin Scorsese’s Casino in which Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) unwittingly turns up for a meeting in a cornfield and things go south.
Today, we can reveal first images for the movie, which is now in post-production.
In the movie, under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive a young and unsuspecting passenger to an uncertain fate. Script comes from Tom Evans.
The film also introduces actor Jamie Costa, who made social waves in 2021 with a portrayal of Robin Williams...
Directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation), Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under) and Liam McIntyre (The Flash) star in the film whose script is inspired by the traumatic scene in Martin Scorsese’s Casino in which Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) unwittingly turns up for a meeting in a cornfield and things go south.
Today, we can reveal first images for the movie, which is now in post-production.
In the movie, under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive a young and unsuspecting passenger to an uncertain fate. Script comes from Tom Evans.
The film also introduces actor Jamie Costa, who made social waves in 2021 with a portrayal of Robin Williams...
- 2/1/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Barry Pepper takes the lead in feature film “Bring Him to Me,” which is now shooting in Queensland, Australia, under director Luke Sparke (“Occupation Rainfall”). The picture is a mob thriller written by Tom Evans and which also stars Sam Neill and Rachel Griffiths.
Under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive a young and unsuspecting passenger to an uncertain fate. Evans’ script was inspired by the traumatic scene in Martin Scorsese’s “Casino” in which Nicky Santoro (portrayed by Joe Pesci) unwittingly turns up for a meeting in a cornfield and things go South.
“I’ve been fascinated by morally gray stories like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Drive,’ so when presented with the chance to dive deep into the underworld, I couldn’t resist bringing my own flavor to the genre, toeing the lines of film noir and graphic novels,” said Sparke.
Under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive a young and unsuspecting passenger to an uncertain fate. Evans’ script was inspired by the traumatic scene in Martin Scorsese’s “Casino” in which Nicky Santoro (portrayed by Joe Pesci) unwittingly turns up for a meeting in a cornfield and things go South.
“I’ve been fascinated by morally gray stories like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Drive,’ so when presented with the chance to dive deep into the underworld, I couldn’t resist bringing my own flavor to the genre, toeing the lines of film noir and graphic novels,” said Sparke.
- 12/7/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
For her role as Ginger McKenna in "Casino," Sharon Stone earned her sole Academy Award nomination (to date) for Best Actress, so it should come as no surprise that the movie holds a special place in her heart. By 1995, Stone had already achieved fame through her performances in the Paul Verhoeven films "Total Recall" and "Basic Instinct," with the latter catapulting her to a new level of global stardom. The mob epic "Casino," however, presented a fresh challenge for Stone, as it saw her linking up with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, perhaps the greatest director and actor collaboration in movie history.
Scorsese and De Niro came into "Casino" with an array of classic films, such as "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," and "Goodfellas," under their belt. It was their eighth collaboration overall and it would be their last for 24 years until "The Irishman" finally came together. Speaking to Dateline,...
Scorsese and De Niro came into "Casino" with an array of classic films, such as "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," and "Goodfellas," under their belt. It was their eighth collaboration overall and it would be their last for 24 years until "The Irishman" finally came together. Speaking to Dateline,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
The casino and gambling world has inspired the production of many popular feature films, including poker, roulette and slot machine storylines, designed to appeal to a global audience:
Top 5 Casino And Gambling Movies
5. "The Gambler" (1974)
Aptly named, this movie follows the story of professor 'Axel Freed' (James Caan), an addict of casino gambling. Throughout the film, Freed plunges into a state of self-destruction with his mental health on edge as a result of his addiction, forced to borrow money to meet his rising gambling needs as well as to satisfy his desire for betting.
The film reaches a climax when Freed's borrowing behaviour and search for thrills ultimately threatens his life. Confiding to his friend 'Hips' (Paul Sorvino), Freed explains gamblers like him want to lose, which is why he doesn't place bets on sure winners. He confesses he loves placing risky bets where winning is not guaranteed, bringing him...
Top 5 Casino And Gambling Movies
5. "The Gambler" (1974)
Aptly named, this movie follows the story of professor 'Axel Freed' (James Caan), an addict of casino gambling. Throughout the film, Freed plunges into a state of self-destruction with his mental health on edge as a result of his addiction, forced to borrow money to meet his rising gambling needs as well as to satisfy his desire for betting.
The film reaches a climax when Freed's borrowing behaviour and search for thrills ultimately threatens his life. Confiding to his friend 'Hips' (Paul Sorvino), Freed explains gamblers like him want to lose, which is why he doesn't place bets on sure winners. He confesses he loves placing risky bets where winning is not guaranteed, bringing him...
- 4/27/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The movie industry’s fascination with casinos and gambling is already well-known. There is just something about luxurious Las Vegas casinos that pins the audience to their seats and transports them into an otherwise inaccessible world. Not all of us afford to be professional gamblers, but we can all sit back and gaze at the adventures of our heroes as they make their way through money, luxury and adventure.
It seems there is a recipe that guarantees success for all casino movies: drama. Nobody likes to watch a gambler being cautious, calculating their every move and stepping back once they felt they earned enough for the night. We need the thrill of the fight; we need to see our heroes putting themselves in perilous situations and then wonder how they will manage to get out alive.
Whether you are a casino enthusiast, a casual player on platforms such as Virgin Casino online,...
It seems there is a recipe that guarantees success for all casino movies: drama. Nobody likes to watch a gambler being cautious, calculating their every move and stepping back once they felt they earned enough for the night. We need the thrill of the fight; we need to see our heroes putting themselves in perilous situations and then wonder how they will manage to get out alive.
Whether you are a casino enthusiast, a casual player on platforms such as Virgin Casino online,...
- 4/9/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Tony Sokol Dec 9, 2019
Martin Scorsese dealt the story of Casino straight and only bluffed on the names.
As much as Martin Scorsese may have skewered gangster history by telling Frank Sheeran's version of things in The Irishman, he got it exactly right when he did it on his own with Casino. This 1995 gangster classic is based on the nonfiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, by Nicholas Pileggi, the author of Wise Guys and Goodfellas’ source material. All Scorsese had to do to stay true to the real-life story was change the names.
Sam “Ace” Rothstein, played by Robert De Niro, was based on the renowned gambler Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal; Joe Pesci's Nicky Santoro was based on Anthony John “Ant” Spilotro; Sharon Stone's Ginger McKenna is based on Geri McGee, Rosenthal's wife. Phillip Green (Kevin Pollak) is based on Allen Glick, who owned the Argent Corporation.
Martin Scorsese dealt the story of Casino straight and only bluffed on the names.
As much as Martin Scorsese may have skewered gangster history by telling Frank Sheeran's version of things in The Irishman, he got it exactly right when he did it on his own with Casino. This 1995 gangster classic is based on the nonfiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, by Nicholas Pileggi, the author of Wise Guys and Goodfellas’ source material. All Scorsese had to do to stay true to the real-life story was change the names.
Sam “Ace” Rothstein, played by Robert De Niro, was based on the renowned gambler Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal; Joe Pesci's Nicky Santoro was based on Anthony John “Ant” Spilotro; Sharon Stone's Ginger McKenna is based on Geri McGee, Rosenthal's wife. Phillip Green (Kevin Pollak) is based on Allen Glick, who owned the Argent Corporation.
- 12/8/2019
- Den of Geek
Are you a fan of Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. If so, you have probably watched the movie “Casino”. The movie was released in 1995 in the United States. It became a big hit within just a few short days. With that said, many people are not familiar the basis of the film. Below, you will discover a list of 5 true events that Casino is based on.
Based On Real People
What makes Casino even more intriguing is the fact that the main characters are based on the stories of real people. For example, Sam “Ace” Rothstein was based on the renowned gambler, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal. Rosenthal was also an executive of a casino in Las Vegas and an associate of organized crime. Nicky Santoro was based on American mobster, Anthony John “Ant” Spilotro. Ginger McKenna was based on the wife of Frank Rosenthal. McGee was a socialite and American model.
Based On Real People
What makes Casino even more intriguing is the fact that the main characters are based on the stories of real people. For example, Sam “Ace” Rothstein was based on the renowned gambler, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal. Rosenthal was also an executive of a casino in Las Vegas and an associate of organized crime. Nicky Santoro was based on American mobster, Anthony John “Ant” Spilotro. Ginger McKenna was based on the wife of Frank Rosenthal. McGee was a socialite and American model.
- 10/7/2019
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
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