Casino

Overview

In Las Vegas, two best friends-a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.

Fun facts

Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress (1996)
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Box office
Grossed $116M worldwide, about 2.3 times its $50M budget
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Based on
Based on the novel Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas
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Filming locations
Filmed in Riviera Hotel and Casino and San Diego
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Setting
Set in Las Vegas, Missouri and California
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Robert Richardson
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