Casino
tells the story of Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a
famed gambler anointed by Kansas City mobsters to oversee a glitzy
Vegas casino. An obsessive perfectionist, Rothstein rules the Tangiers
with a smooth touch and an iron fist, quickly turning it into a
quasi-legal, money-making machine for his Midwestern sponsors. Soon
his wealth, charm and marriage to the dazzling Ginger McKenna give
Rothstein entrée to Las Vegas' elite social circles. But the arrival
of Rothstein's boyhood friend, brutal crime boss Nicky Santoro (Joe
Pesci), puts the Tangiers in the crosshairs of law enforcement and
state gaming officials. And when Ace, Nicky and Ginger find themselves
in a messy and potentially lethal love triangle, it threatens to bring
down the mob's entire Las Vegas operation.
FROM CRITIC'S FAVORITE TO HIP HOP
ICON
Immediately
upon its release in 1995, Casino was praised by film critics and film
buffs alike, who praised it as one of the year's best and the perfect
follow-up to Scorsese's previous gangster masterpieces Mean Streets
and GoodFellas. Since then, in the tradition of such modern mob
classics as Scarface and The Godfather, Casino has built a following
among a new generation of young urban fans. In deference to its
enduring status as a Hip Hop icon, numerous top-selling music artists
have paid homage to the film through their videos, album covers and
song lyrics. Among them are Nas, whose music video for the song
"Street Dreams" is a re-enactment of Casino with the rapper
in the role of Ace Rothstein and The Firm, whose cover for the CD
"The Album". replicates the Casino movie poster in minute
detail. Other legendary artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Ice
T, Jadakiss, 2Pac, Scarface, and Kool G. Rap have made reference to
the film and its characters in their raps, further establishing Casino
as a touchstone of urban culture.
HIT THE JACKPOT WITH CASINO'S BONUS FEATURES
The Casino 10th Anniversary Edition DVD is loaded with nearly two
hours of all-new, fascinating bonus material, offering viewers an
"eye-in-the-sky" view into the making of this groundbreaking
film and the indulgent city it depicts.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD
Street Date: June 14,2005
Pre-Order Date: May 10, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $22.98 SRP
Selection Numbers: 23552 Anamorphic Widescreen/27541 Full Frame
Running Time: 2 Hours 59 Minutes
Layers: Dual (Double-Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1; Full Frame 1.33:1
Rating: R (Strong Brutal Violence, Pervasive Strong Language, Drug Use
and Some Sexuality) Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1
/Captioned; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 /Subtitled; French Dolby Digital
5.1 /Subtitled
From
director Martin Scorsese, creator of such cinematic masterpieces as
Taxi Driver, GoodFellas, and The Aviator comes the
critically-acclaimed Casino in an all -new 10th Anniversary Edition.
The film stars Robert De Niro as suave casino boss Sam "Ace"
Rothstein; Joe Pesci as volatile crime kingpin Nicky Santoro; and
Sharon Stone as Rothstein's wife Ginger. Stone's gripping portrayal of
Rothstein's beautiful but treacherous Ginger earned her a Golden Globe
award and an Oscar© nomination. The film also features memorable
supporting performances from James Woods, Don Rickles, Alan King,
Kevin Pollak, L.Q. Jones and Frank Vincent. 
Casino
tells the story of Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a
famed gambler anointed by Kansas City mobsters to oversee a glitzy
Vegas casino. An obsessive perfectionist, Rothstein rules the Tangiers
with a smooth touch and an iron fist, quickly turning it into a
quasi-legal, money-making machine for his Midwestern sponsors. Soon
his wealth, charm and marriage to the dazzling Ginger McKenna give
Rothstein entrée to Las Vegas' elite social circles. But the arrival
of Rothstein's boyhood friend, brutal crime boss Nicky Santoro (Joe
Pesci), puts the Tangiers in the crosshairs of law enforcement and
state gaming officials. And when Ace, Nicky and Ginger find themselves
in a messy and potentially lethal love triangle, it threatens to bring
down the mob's entire Las Vegas operation.
Immediately
upon its release in 1995, Casino was praised by film critics and film
buffs alike, who praised it as one of the year's best and the perfect
follow-up to Scorsese's previous gangster masterpieces Mean Streets
and GoodFellas. Since then, in the tradition of such modern mob
classics as Scarface and The Godfather, Casino has built a following
among a new generation of young urban fans. In deference to its
enduring status as a Hip Hop icon, numerous top-selling music artists
have paid homage to the film through their videos, album covers and
song lyrics. Among them are Nas, whose music video for the song
"Street Dreams" is a re-enactment of Casino with the rapper
in the role of Ace Rothstein and The Firm, whose cover for the CD
"The Album". replicates the Casino movie poster in minute
detail. Other legendary artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Ice
T, Jadakiss, 2Pac, Scarface, and Kool G. Rap have made reference to
the film and its characters in their raps, further establishing Casino
as a touchstone of urban culture.
