Casino (1995)

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Starring: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Kevin Pollak, Don Rickles

Trivia: The sex scene between Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone was voted the worst movies sex scene of all time in an on-line poll.

Trivia: Robert DeNiro was so adamant about portraying the character he was playing, that he had his suits that he had worn in the movie made by the same tailors who had made Frank Rosenthal's suits.

Trivia: Robert DeNiro's attorney in the movie is Oscar Goodman, who ironically was the attorney for Frank Rosenthal, as well as Tony Spilotro, who was played by Joe Pesci.

Trivia: One of the police officers, who responds to "Ace" Rothstein's home during the vehicular domestic dispute with Ginger is referred to as Randy. This is Sergeant Randy Sutton of the North Las Vegas Police Department, who has been featured numerous times on the TV series "COPS," and has published a book '"rue Blue - Police stories by those who have lived them."

Trivia: Oscar Goodman, who played Robert DeNiro's attorney, later served as the Mayor of Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011.

Trivia: The part of Ginger was originally for Madonna, but Sharon Stone convinced the director to give it to her.

Trivia: Catherine Scorsese, mother of Martin Scorsese (Director) has a cameo in the film. She plays Poscano's mother, the old woman in the vegetable store. (01:41:45)

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Mistakes

Revealing mistake: Near the end when Ace gets into his Cadillac, in the first shot facing the front of the car, there is a protective glass in front of Ace (the same width as the windshield) with the dashboard in between that glass and the windshield. Note the vertical edge of the glass is visible at the right side, and the rearview mirror's sticker on the windshield casts a shadow onto the second glass. During the stunt, the flames on the dashboard are between the glass shield and the windshield, keeping the actor safe from harm. (02:46:05)

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Quotes

Vinny Forlano: He won't talk. Stone is a good kid. Stand-up guy, just like his old man. That's the way I see it.
Vincent Borelli: I agree. He's solid. A fuckin' Marine.
Americo Capelli: He's okay. He always was. Remo, what do you think?
Remo Gaggi: Look... why take a chance? At least, that's the way I feel about it.

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Questions

Question: Why would Sam's life be threatened by the Mafia bosses if they find out that Ginger and Nicky are having an affair? I know it's mentioned that they hold marriage in high regard but isn't Sam the victim of being cheated on by his wife and betrayed by his friend? I can only come to the conclusion that they wouldn't approve of a man letting his wife sleep around but still, that seems presumptuous and excessive even for the mob. (02:22:10)

Answer: It's also possible that the "bosses" would be concerned that a rift between Nicky and Sam could bring public (police) attention to the criminal activities going on behind the scenes. These are, after all, two very egotistical individuals.

Answer: Concern about their affair probably has nothing to do with "mob morality" but with the possible complications and unwanted attention that Nick and Ginger, who is a volatile and unpredictable alcoholic and drug addict, could cause for the casino operators, who are being investigated by the F.B.I.

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