If you wish to see the original skyline of Las Vegas, this film is worth watching. It pre-dates the candy-apple circus atmosphere of today, with its stark, bright light bulbs and serious gaming ambience. No toys, no kiddies - just the rough, tawdry smell of determined gaming.
People who don't like dogs should be killed. - Simon Marchmont
I was thinking the same thing...this was Vegas.
shareYes, totally. The period flavor from the cusp of the '60s and '70s is much of this films appeal.
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LBJ's mistress tells all:
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YES, to all three comments above. Without this film, would we even remember what the real, original Vegas was?
shareIt was filmed mainly in France.
shareThis movie was made when there these things called adults. Vegas was there for them. Disneyland, Six Flags, Knotts Berry Farm, etc. was for the kids.
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