A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas

Dream city, Sin City, a mirage in the desert, Las Vegas is a film set in its own right, a piece of pop art, an outdoor museum of American culture. What is the story behind the neon lights and fantastical buildings? What will its future be in these tough times? Alan Yentob takes a mob tour and talks to producers and performers about the golden days when Sinatra and Dino held the stage, and the wise guys called the shots.

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Woman Gambler

Woman Gambler

1965

Cold Deck

Cold Deck

2015

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

2008

Living To Die

Living To Die

1990

The Gangster

The Gangster

1965

Dry Rot

Dry Rot

1956

Gamblers

Gamblers

1967

Flareup

Flareup

1969

Bombs Over Monte Carlo

Bombs Over Monte Carlo

1931

Las Vegas Weekend

Las Vegas Weekend

1986

Middle Man

Middle Man

2017

Michael Shayne: Private Detective

Michael Shayne: Private Detective

1940

Desert Bloom

Desert Bloom

1986

Here Comes Rusty

Here Comes Rusty

2016

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

2013

They Came to Rob Las Vegas

They Came to Rob Las Vegas

1968

The Winner

The Winner

1996

Impávido

Impávido

2012

Joryu Tohaiden Aki

Joryu Tohaiden Aki

2017

Big Time Gambling Boss

Big Time Gambling Boss

1968