By 1995, when the film was made and released, many of the “real” locations were already gone (including the Stardust, which was “fictionalized” as the “Tangiers”), and many of the other stand-ins have given way to new ventures-but there are plenty of still-standing spots you’ll recognize. Seriously.) But the best film about those bad ol’ days is 1000% Casino by Martin Scorsese. Eventually, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer, Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), his ex-hustler wife, Ginger (Sharon Stone), her con-artist ex, Lester Diamond (James Woods) and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.” – Rotten Tomatoes. Plot: “In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Robert De Niro) gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. Stars: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci.
