Angie Dickinson played Danny Ocean’s ex-wife in the 1960 film, while Julia Roberts stepped in for the updated version in 2001.Įon Productions #17. This classic film would be remade in 2001 with George Clooney taking over the role of Danny Ocean. Danny Ocean, played by Sinatra, leads his former World War II buddies in a plan to rob multiple casinos in a single night. ‘Ocean’s 11’ (1960)įeaturing the Rat Pack-Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop-“Ocean’s 11,” focuses on 11 men who pull off an unbelievable Las Vegas heist. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Elliot Gould, and Bruce Willis not only starred in the film, but they also had another thing in common-they were all guest stars on the sitcom “Friends.” Steven Soderbergh directed not only this second film in what would be a trilogy, but all three “Ocean’s” installments. The sequel to “Ocean’s Eleven” finds Danny Ocean adding a partner to his band of thieves as they work together to pull off several European heists. In a nod to the 1996 film “Jerry Maguire,” one scene finds Scanlon and Abramoff screaming, “Show me the money!” Actress Kelly Preston who plays Abramoff’s wife in the film played Maguire’s former girlfriend as well. Abramoff and his partner Michael Scanlon stole funds from Native American casinos all while twisting laws for their convenience. This fictionalized retelling of a true story stars Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramoff, a corrupt Washington D.C. To be included, movies had to have important scenes take place in a casino, and the film had to have at least a 6.0 on IMDb or a 65 on Metacritic. OLBG researched the history of casinos on screen and put together a list of 20 of the best casino films. Throughout the next several decades, directors like Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Soderbergh tried their hand at movies about the appeal of gambling and the casinos that supported the lifestyle. Classic film “Casablanca” features a casino as part of Rick Blaine’s nightclub. Hollywood’s own obsession with casinos has a long history as well. Gambling itself had a reputation as a vice that could lead to other bad habits. In the United States, towns like Las Vegas and Reno in Nevada, and Atlantic City in New Jersey, became known for casinos and the infamous ties held to organized crime. It offered guests the opportunity to gamble during theatrical production intermissions.īy the 19th century, casinos appeared all over Europe. The Casino di Venezia, which opened in 1638 in Venice, is the world’s oldest casino, though it was originally known as Theatre Saint Moses. While gambling has been around for centuries, casinos began popping up in Italy in the 17th century.
The flashing lights, the sirens, the hum of conversation, and the thrill of placing a bet are all part of the allure of casinos.
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