Listen "The True Story Behind Martin Scorsese's 'Casino'"
Episode Synopsis
Explore the real-life inspirations behind Martin Scorsese's 1995 film 'Casino'. Discover how the stories of Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal and Anthony Spilotro, portrayed by Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci as Ace Rothstein and Nicky Santoro, shaped this underworld epic. Learn about Nicholas Pileggi’s book 'Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas' which dives into the mafia-dominated Las Vegas of the past.
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#MartinScorsese #Casinomovie #FrankRosenthal #AnthonySpilotro #Goodfellas #RobertDeNiro #JoePesci #NicholasPileggi #Mafia #LasVegashistory #Truecrime
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