Plot twists galore! Brilliant script, excellent story development, captivating performances by the leads and Scott Joplin's music score is legendary. The Sting (1973) Two clever con artists arrange an elaborate sting against a powerful crime lord who murdered their friend.

1960 version stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Angie Dickinson. Ocean's Eleven (20) In the new version, Danny Ocean and his hand-picked crew of specialists gather in Las Vegas to attempt the biggest casino heist ever: they plan to rob the Bellagio, The Mirage, and Treasure Island at the same time.Ģ001 version stars Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia. Starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, James Woods. The second half bogs down badly, but it is still a favorite of mine, despite Sharon Stone's over-acting in every scene. The first half of this movie is sensational,Īs it looks at the mob and gambling. Casino is the story of a casino proprietor and offers a great insight into the characters of the real Las Vegas. Starring Nolte and Ralph Fiennes.Ĭasino (1995) A classic with Robert De Niro is at his best. He runs out of luck, the robbery is botched but he begins to win at cards. The Good Thief (2002) Brand new release about an American gambler and thief played by Nick Nolte who plans to rob a casino in France in one final heist of his career.

These are a few of my personal favorites, presented in no particular order. Some gambling movies are really about gambling others are simply set against the exciting backdrop of a casino or a casino town (think Chevy Chase in Las Vegas!) Regardless, there are some excellent gambling flicks out there. Go back to Gambling and Trading - Beating the Spread

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