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Famous Movies Featuring Casino Locations: Iconic Scenes and Legendary Glamour

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Story by Chris Gore
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From the glitz of Monte Carlo to the neon of Vegas, these iconic films have made casinos cinematic landmarks, captivating audiences with their stories of intrigue, glamour, and the thrill of the game.
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  • Martin Scorsese's 'Casino' (1995) offers a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at the mob-run casinos of 1970s and 80s Las Vegas, with the Riviera Hotel and Casino serving as the backdrop for the fictional Tangiers Casino.
  • Steven Soderbergh's 'Ocean's Eleven' (2001) features a daring heist of three iconic Vegas casinos - the Bellagio, The Mirage, and the MGM Grand - with the Bellagio's famous fountain becoming a striking visual centerpiece.
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Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Steven Soderbergh, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Daniel Craig, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Riviera Hotel and Casino, Bellagio, The Mirage, MGM Grand, Grandhotel Pupp, Caesars Palace, Mint Hotel, Planet Hollywood, Casino, Ocean's Eleven, James Bond: Casino Royale, The Hangover, Rain Man, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Rounders, 21
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