Casino

About this event

Introduced by guest programmer Gina Telaroli Dir. Martin Scorsese. 1995, 178 mins. 35mm. With Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles. Scorsese’s breathtaking epic about corruption in Sin City probes the minute details of casino operations and the larger issues of human betrayal. The film’s lavish spectacle—its flashing marquee lights, insider narration, dizzying quick cuts, and infinite rainbow of costumes—effectively reflect the characters’ emotions and confusion. In an Oscar-nominated performance of breathtaking force and vulnerability, Sharon Stone commands the screen as Ginger, a high-price call girl caught between the conditional affections of her husband, gangster Ace Rothstein (De Niro), and the machinations of psychotic Nicky Santoro (Pesci). As with GoodFellas, Casino was written by Nicholas Pileggi, based on his book. Tickets: $17.50 / $12 senior and students / $10 youth / free for MoMI members. There is a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket for all online purchases. The cost of admission may be applied toward a same-day purchase of a membership. Purchase tickets for Friday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets for Sunday, September 6, 1:00 p.m. Please pick up tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission.