---
title: "Casino"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/casino-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 524
imdb_id: "tt0112641"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 179
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 6609
content_rating: "R"
---

# Casino (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/casino-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Casino is a crime and drama film released in 1995. The movie is set in Las Vegas and revolves around the lives of two best friends, a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer, as they compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living socialite. The film is directed by Martin Scorsese and is based on the nonfiction book "Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas" by Nicholas Pileggi. The movie features a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci, among others. It was released by Universal Pictures and received mostly positive reviews from critics.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two friends clash over control of a gambling empire and the affections of a volatile socialite."

### Why Watch
- dynamic character conflict
- detailed look at casino operations

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- intense violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and strong language throughout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, dramatic, ambitious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Scorsese
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Syalis DA, Légende Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert De Niro** as *Sam "Ace" Rothstein*
- **Sharon Stone** as *Ginger McKenna*
- **Joe Pesci** as *Nicky Santoro*
- **James Woods** as *Lester Diamond*
- **Don Rickles** as *Billy Sherbert*
- **Alan King** as *Andy Stone*
- **Kevin Pollak** as *Phillip Green*
- **L.Q. Jones** as *Pat Webb*
- **Dick Smothers** as *Senator*
- **Frank Vincent** as *Frank Marino*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in Las Vegas.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The film focuses on a casino executive, a Mafia enforcer, and a socialite.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The two friends compete for control of a gambling empire and the attention of the same woman.

### Q: What is the relationship between the two leads?
The two men are best friends.

### Q: What kind of socialite is depicted?
She is described as a fast-living and fast-loving individual.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Casino — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/524)
- [Casino (1995 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_(1995_film))
- [Casino (1995) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112641/fullcredits/)
- [Casino (1995) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/524-casino/cast)
- [Casinò (film) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casin%C3%B2_(film))
- [Casino (1995 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Casino_(1995_film))

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