Movies About Casino

From George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Rated PG

The Sting tells the story of two grifters, Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) and Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman), who conspire to bring down the notorious crime boss, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). When Hooker discovers that one of Lonnegan’s men has double-crossed him and murdered his mentor, he convinces Gondorff to help him set up an elaborate con to exact revenge. The two devise a plan to lure Lonnegan into a fake horse-racing betting parlor, where they will manipulate the results of the race to swindle him out of a large sum of money. As the plan comes together, each man must face his own inner demons in order to succeed. Through a series of twists, turns, and surprises, the two con men ultimately succeed in outsmarting Lonnegan, and in the process, gain a greater understanding of themselves and each other.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Rated R

Casino is a 1995 American epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. The film is based on the nonfiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Scorsese. The film follows Sam "Ace" Rothstein (De Niro), a Jewish American top gambling handicapper who is sent by the Midwest Mafia bosses to run the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas. Along the way, he befriends a prostitute, Ginger (Stone), and forms a volatile love triangle with her and a hustler, Nicky (Pesci). The plot chronicles the conflict between Ace and his mafia bosses, Nicky and Ginger's turbulent relationship, and Ace's attempts to keep the casino running smoothly. The film details the backroom operations of a Las Vegas casino, including the use of surveillance and the skimming of money off the top. It also explores the relationships between the three main characters and the challenges they face in the corrupt world of organized crime.

From Martin Campbell, starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Casino Royale is the twenty-first film in the James Bond series, and stars Daniel Craig as the titular secret agent. Taking place at the beginning of Bond's career, the film follows him as he receives his 00 status and is assigned to bankrupt banker Le Chiffre at a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro. Along the way, Bond is aided by Vesper Lynd, a British Treasury agent, and falls in love with her. However, as the game progresses, Le Chiffre's luck turns and he loses. Bond eventually wins, but soon discovers that his victory has placed him in a dangerous situation. He must now fight to save Vesper and stop a terrorist organization from taking control of a deadly weapon. In the end, Bond defeats all odds and saves the day.

From Todd Phillips, starring Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Ed Helms
Rated R

The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Todd Phillips, about a bachelor party gone wrong in Las Vegas. The film follows a group of four friends -- Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis), and Doug (Justin Bartha) -- who travel to Las Vegas for a wild bachelor party weekend. After a wild night of partying, the friends wake up to find that the groom, Doug, is missing and that none of them can remember the events of the evening before. To find him, they must retrace their steps and find out what happened, leading them on an insane adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns. Along the way, they face a number of outrageous obstacles that keep them from their ultimate goal of getting Doug back in time for his wedding.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The movie is a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name and stars an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts. The film follows Danny Ocean (Clooney) and his eleven accomplices as they attempt to steal $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos owned by the ruthless Terry Benedict (Garcia). With a plan in place, Ocean's team pulls off the heist in a series of dangerous and thrilling heists. Along the way the team encounters several complications, including a love triangle, personal rivalries, and a determined casino security guard (Cheadle). In the end Ocean's crew successfully pulls off the heist and walks away with the money.

From Mike Figgis, starring Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands, Richard Lewis
Rated R

Leaving Las Vegas is a 1995 romantic drama film directed by Mike Figgis and starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. It tells the story of Ben Sanderson (Cage), an alcoholic screenwriter who, after losing his job, family, and nearly all hope, decides to move to Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and falls in love with Sera (Shue), a prostitute with her own set of problems. Despite the lack of a happy ending, the film is a powerful exploration of the power of love and redemption.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
Rated R

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke and Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo. It is an adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's 1971 novel of the same name, which is a semi-autobiographical story of a drug-filled road trip. The film follows Duke and Gonzo as they travel to Las Vegas, Nevada in search of the "American Dream". Along the way, they encounter a series of bizarre and surreal misadventures, encountering police, criminals, and drug dealers. As their journey progresses, the two increasingly rely on drugs and alcohol to cope with the world around them, eventually leading to a chaotic climax. As Duke and Gonzo descend further and further into their drug-induced state, the film takes on a wild and chaotic tone, offering an intriguing exploration into the idea of how far people will go to pursue their dreams.

From John Dahl, starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich
Rated R

From Doug Liman, starring Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Jon Favreau, Ron Livingston
Rated R

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson
Rated R

From Robert Altman, starring George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles
Rated R

From Directors: Norman Jewison, Sam Peckinpah, starring Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Edward G. Robinson, Karl Malden
Rated TV-14

From Karel Reisz, starring James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky
Rated R

From Mike Hodges, starring Clive Owen, Nick Reding, Nicholas Ball, Alexander Morton
Rated Not Rated

From Richard Kwietniowski, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, John Hurt, Maury Chaykin
Rated R

From Wayne Kramer, starring William H. Macy, Maria Bello, Alec Baldwin, Shawn Hatosy
Rated R

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Michael Mantell
Rated PG-13

From Barry Levinson, starring Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley
Rated R

From Robert Luketic, starring Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, Aaron Yoo
Rated PG-13

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Rated PG-13

From Neil Jordan, starring Nick Nolte, Ralph Fiennes, Nutsa Kukhianidze, Ouassini Embarek
Rated R

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, André 3000, Vincent Pastore
Rated R

From Peter Berg, starring Christian Slater, Daniel Stern, Cameron Diaz, Jon Favreau
Rated R

From George Hickenlooper, starring Kevin Spacey, Barry Pepper, Jon Lovitz, Ruth Marshall
Rated R

From Andrew Bergman, starring James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pat Morita
Rated PG-13