Casino is a Martin Scorsese movie that delves into the mob and mafia world. The film is based on the book of the same name written by Nicholas Pileggi who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with the director. The movie is about Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal who took over a string of Las Vegas casinos from the Teamsters union with his muscle from Chicago, Tony Spilotro.

The movie traces the web of corruption that surrounded these mob tycoons and the people who were caught in their tentacles. It is a powerful and riveting story of greed, treachery, and violence. There are no good guys in this story. The main characters are all mired in their own selfish desires and avarice. The movie is a very effective depiction of human tragedy.

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