The Real Life Inspiration Behind Martin Scorseses Casino

Casino is one of Martin Scorseses most notable crime movies and many fans have wondered, “is Casino based on a true story?” Although Martin Scorsese has explored different genres in his career as a filmmaker, hes best known for his gangster movies. After telling the story of Henry Hill in Goodfellas and visiting the horror genre with Cape Fear and historical drama with The Age of Innocence, Scorsese returned to the gangster genre with Casino. Casino is based on Nicholas Pileggi’s 1995 nonfiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas.

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Author: Adrienne Tyler