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The Neon Empire

  • TV Movie
  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 3h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
110
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The Neon Empire (1989)
  • Drama
This movie is about the New York Jewish mob building the first Vegas casino.This movie is about the New York Jewish mob building the first Vegas casino.This movie is about the New York Jewish mob building the first Vegas casino.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
110
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt(story)
    • Pete Hamill(story)
  • Stars
    • Ray Sharkey
    • Gary Busey
    • Linda Fiorentino
Top credits
  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt(story)
    • Pete Hamill(story)
  • Stars
    • Ray Sharkey
    • Gary Busey
    • Linda Fiorentino
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Greg Mascarena in The Neon Empire (1989)
    Julie Carmen in The Neon Empire (1989)
    Dylan McDermott and Julie Carmen in The Neon Empire (1989)
    Gary Busey, Julie Carmen, Ray Sharkey, Dylan McDermott
    Julie Carmen stars with Dylan McDermott, Ray Sharkey, Gary Busey, Martin Landau in mini series NEON EMPIRE
    The Neon Empire (1989)
    The Neon Empire (1989)

    Top cast

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    Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey
    • Junior Molovas Junior Molov
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Frank Westonas Frank Weston
    Linda Fiorentino
    Linda Fiorentino
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Vicas Vic
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Maxas Max
    Julie Carmen
    Julie Carmen
    • Mirandaas Miranda
    Harry Guardino
    Harry Guardino
    • Nickas Nick
    Michael Zelniker
    Michael Zelniker
    • Burt Stoneas Burt Stone
    Richard Brooks
    Richard Brooks
    • Tampaas Tampa
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • Vitoas Vito
    Dale Dye
    Dale Dye
    • Chief Batesas Chief Bates
    Tyra Ferrell
    Tyra Ferrell
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Mildredas Mildred
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    Cecile Callan
    Cecile Callan
    • Bridgitas Bridgit
    Felice Orlandi
    Felice Orlandi
    • Lucianoas Luciano
    Gary Groomes
    Gary Groomes
    • Collinsas Collins
    Amy Michelson
    • Candyas Candy
    Matt Roe
    • Metzgeras Metzger
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • Edward Anhalt(story)
      • Pete Hamill(story) (teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    This movie is about the New York Jewish mob building the first Vegas casino.
    • two part tv movie
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
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    • Trivia
      A TV movie made for the Showtime network.

    User reviews4

    Review
    Top review
    An OK movie
    I think that this was an OK movie. I thought the cast did really well considering what they had to work with as far as storyline. The casting of Ray Sharkey was perfect as "Junior Molov". Overall I would recommend this film for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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    • mandyhorn26
    • Apr 28, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stadt der Spieler
    • Filming locations
      • Eloy, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fries Entertainment
      • Richard Maynard Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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