Recommended Casino Movies
When thinking of Casinos one obviously thinks of Las Vegas which has inspired many filmakers. 'Oceans eleven ' is one film which springs to mind, and sees the original members of the Rat Pack planning to rob no less than five casinos in Las Vegas in one night.Remade in 2001 Steven Sondeheim presents a successful and updated version.
Nocolas Cage also appeared in Honeymoon in Vegas, again revolving around casinos with much black humor.Cage loses his job due to drinking and heads for Vegas to have one final fling at the tables while drinking himself into oblivion. The tables unexpectedly turn however. James Caan as the suave and sinister gambler is outstandingly good here.
Rounders starring Matt Damon as Mike Mcdermott is another fine casino / gambling film. Mcdermott is one of the worlds best poker players who gives up gambling but inevitably returns to it when persuaded by an old friend who has just been released from prison , to pay off some debts he owes.The ever increasing stakes along the way make this a very exciting and entertaining film.
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