She's a hustler who loves gambling, money, and her friend Lester. Soon Ginger Mckenna joins the story as Ace's wife.

He's accompanied by his childhood friend Nicky Santoro, a volatile mobster with a penchant for drugs and violence. It's the journey of Sam Ace Rothstein, a Chicago-based mobster, and bookie who is hired by an Italian mafia family to build a legitimate business front for their shady Las Vegas casino named the Tangiers. Even if you're not fond of The Godfather-esque treatment of the conflict of crime and family, crescendoing into a violent 'high', you'll love the delicate balance of human emotions and the trademark Scorsese storytelling.Īt its heart, Casino is a simple story. Most people perceive Casino as an attempt to piggyback on the huge success of Goodfellas, but once you get into all the details, you'll find Casino to be a riveting tale of organized crime and the ambitiousness of men.Ĭasino delves deep into the world of mafia and gangsters.

There are movies about the light, glamour, and seedy worlds of Las Vegas and then there is Martin Scorsese's Casino.