Casino games are a regular feature of Hollywood movies. From poker to blackjack, casino games have been seen in dozens of films. Here, Kerching Casino takes a look at the four most memorable casino moments.
Casino Royale
Across a crowded poker table, Daniel Craig's James Bond is staring down international crime boss, Le Chiffre. 2006's Casino Royale saw the British super-spy take on a global crime syndicate in a game of poker. As the game progresses, the risks get greater and the bets get more daring. The scene cumulates in Bond throwing in his entire stake - just over forty million - in an effort to bankrupt Le Chiffre. The international crime boss doesn't take too kindly to the gesture and eventually kidnaps Bond and ties him to a chair.
The Cincinnati Kid
Steve McQueen takes on the role of an arrogant poker player in this 1965 classic. Following the story of Eric ‘The Kid' Stoner, The Cincinnati Kid charts Eric's quest to become the best poker player in the country. The final scene sees him play against Lancey ‘The Man' Howard, a man regarded as the finest poker player of his generation. As their game progresses, it becomes apparent that Eric hasn't the talent to match his opponent. The film ends with Lancey telling the defeated Eric, "You're good kid, but as long as I'm around, you're only second best."
The Sting
A classic crime caper, The Sting sees Robert Redford and the late Paul Newman take on the job of conning a notorious mob boss. While the film features many memorable casino moments, it's Robert Redford's first attempt on a roulette wheel that many remember. As he puts three thousand dollars down on red, only to watch it land on a different colour, you can't help but feel for the lovable rogue.
21
The most recent film in the list, 21 is an adaptation of Ben Mezrich's best-selling novel 'Bringing Down The House'. The tale of six MIT students who card counted to win in blackjack, the film follows their ethically-unsound escapades in Las Vegas. Kevin Spacey plays their double-crossing teacher while Laurence Fishburne plays the ominous Cole Williams, a ruthless man trying to halt their winning ways.
Posted by Dan at 11:18 AM
labels: poker, casinos, blackjack