Casino (1995) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama · Directed by Martin Scorsese · Starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone
In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
Where was Casino filmed?
- Las Vegas, United States, Las Vegas – Establishing shots of the Las Vegas Strip, casino exteriors, and the glittering nightlife that forms the backdrop of the entire film. The iconic Las Vegas Strip serves as the primary setting and visual centerpiece for Scorsese's exploration of casino culture and organized crime
- Las Vegas, United States, Las Vegas – Scenes depicting the older downtown casino district and street-level gambling culture. Downtown Las Vegas provided contrast to the Strip's glamour, showing the grittier side of casino operations and the city's history
- Kansas City, United States, Kansas City – Flashback sequences showing Ace and Nicky's early criminal activities and origins in Kansas City. Kansas City scenes establish the characters' backstory and their rise through organized crime before relocating to Las Vegas
- Chicago, United States, Chicago – Scenes depicting the mob families and criminal syndicates that control the Las Vegas casinos from Chicago. Chicago represents the eastern mob establishment that exerts control over casino operations, establishing the power structure driving the narrative