Martin Charles Scorsese (born in November 17, 1942 in Queens, New York) is an award winning film director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He has been repeatedly regarded as one of the greatest and most influential living directors, with more than 100 various movie awards and honors.
One of Martin Scorsese’s masterpieces is a movie based on a true story and follows the life of real characters, “Casino” features stars such as Robert de Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone. If you haven’t seen it then I urge you to get a copy!
The name of this movie suggests that the action will unfold in a casino somewhere in Las Vegas. However, in contrast to other movies about casinos, where directors showed the players or people who try cheat in casino, Scorsese very deeply revealed the essence of the gambling world. This is done both in terms of administration, gambling houses of casino and from the point of view of an ordinary visitor. It really is a personal and authentic look at the atmosphere of the casinos of the time.
As Martin Scorsese is also a prolific film historian, it does not come as a surprise that Casino does not only tell the story of one particular casino. The film also brings to life the history of Las Vegas as the most famous gambling city, starting with the early days when the mafia played a major role. It then goes all the way through to modern day casinos owned by huge companies with a massive interest in ensuring their spots are safe places. It is not an ordinary movie about the world of casino; I actually think it is the best work from the best film maker! If you want a look behind the scenes of the gambling world, the director offers you this wonderful possibility!