Lefty Rosenthal turned into Sam “Ace” Rothstein while Spilotro was now named Nicky Santoro. In the movie the names have been changed. It tells the true story of Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal and Anthony “The Ant” Spilotro and how the Chicago Outfit dominated gambling in Las Vegas and is based on the research and eventual book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas by Nicholas Pileggi. When it comes to epic mob movies director Martin Scorsese outdid himself with Casino. shares its knowledge of the facts and truth behind these blockbuster gangster flicks.
Yet, despite this label, the true story often gets twisted to fit the silver screen. It’s difficult to name any other genre that has so many titles based on a true story. Not because film makers condone their crimes, but because their stories make them lots of money.
