Casino (1995)

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In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.

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The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch (1969)1
 Ocean's 11
Ocean's 11 (1960)2
 5 Against the House
5 Against the House (1955)3
 GoodFellas
GoodFellas (1990)4
 Contempt
Contempt (1963)5

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Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)6
 Revolver
Revolver (2005)7
 Runner Runner
Runner Runner (2013)8
 Hard Eight
Hard Eight (1996)9
 The Cooler
The Cooler (2003)10

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Influenced By

  1. The Wild Bunch (1969)
    "Scorsese admired the film's style and its portrayal of an "outlaw universe," which he sought to emulate in *Casino*." Martin Scorsese Thinks This Classic Western Is Perfect for a ‘Casino’ Double Feature Thomas Butt Collider
  2. Ocean's 11 (1960)
    "Scorsese studied this film for its depiction of Las Vegas casinos during their peak, aiming to capture a similar nostalgic aesthetic in *Casino*." Paradise Lost, Wise Guy Style : Hasn't Martin Scorsese done the gangster thing, in 'Mean Streets' and 'GoodFellas'? The way he tells it, 'Casino' takes the mob to new levels of corruption--of the wallet and the soul. Los Angeles Times
  3. 5 Against the House (1955)
    "This film's portrayal of a casino heist in Reno influenced Scorsese's depiction of casino operations and security in *Casino*." Paradise Lost, Wise Guy Style : Hasn't Martin Scorsese done the gangster thing, in 'Mean Streets' and 'GoodFellas'? The way he tells it, 'Casino' takes the mob to new levels of corruption--of the wallet and the soul. Los Angeles Times
  4. GoodFellas (1990)
    "Scorsese's own earlier work, *Goodfellas*, served as a structural and thematic precursor to *Casino*, particularly in its narrative style and exploration of organized crime." How Goodfellas Made Martin Scorsese's Casino Possible Adrienne Tyler ScreenRant
  5. Contempt (1963)
    "Scorsese incorporated Georges Delerue's score from *Contempt* into *Casino* to underscore themes of relationship dissolution and the changing landscape of Las Vegas." Far Out Magazine source

Influenced

  1. Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
    "The third installment in the *Ocean's* series centers on a heist targeting a Las Vegas casino. The film's setting and themes of casino management and revenge draw inspiration from *Casino*." Ocean%27s Thirteen Wikipedia
  2. Revolver (2005)
    "Directed by Guy Ritchie, this film involves a gambler navigating the criminal underworld, with scenes set in casinos and themes of deception and power struggles reminiscent of *Casino*." Revolver %282005 film%29 Wikipedia
  3. Runner Runner (2013)
    "Starring Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake, this film delves into the world of online gambling and the darker side of the casino industry, echoing themes explored in *Casino*." Morbidlybeautiful source
  4. Hard Eight (1996)
    "Paul Thomas Anderson's directorial debut delves into the world of gambling and the complex relationships within it. The film's portrayal of the casino environment and its characters' dynamics reflect the influence of *Casino*." Hard Eight %28film%29 Wikipedia
  5. The Cooler (2003)
    "This film explores the life of a casino "cooler" whose presence affects gamblers' luck. The depiction of casino operations and the interplay between characters show parallels to *Casino*." The Cooler Wikipedia