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The Neon Empire

  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • R
  • 3h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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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.

  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt
    • Pete Hamill
  • Stars
    • Ray Sharkey
    • Gary Busey
    • Linda Fiorentino
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    111
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • Edward Anhalt
      • Pete Hamill
    • Stars
      • Ray Sharkey
      • Gary Busey
      • Linda Fiorentino
    • 4User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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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)

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    Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey
    • Junior Molov
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Frank Weston
    Linda Fiorentino
    Linda Fiorentino
    • Lucy
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Vic
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Max
    Julie Carmen
    Julie Carmen
    • Miranda
    Harry Guardino
    Harry Guardino
    • Nick
    Michael Zelniker
    Michael Zelniker
    • Burt Stone
    Richard Brooks
    Richard Brooks
    • Tampa
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • Vito
    Dale Dye
    Dale Dye
    • Chief Bates
    Tyra Ferrell
    Tyra Ferrell
    • Samantha
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Mildred
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    Cecile Callan
    Cecile Callan
    • Bridgit
    Felice Orlandi
    Felice Orlandi
    • Luciano
    Gary Groomes
    Gary Groomes
    • Collins
    Amy Michelson
    • Candy
    Matt Roe
    • Metzger
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • Edward Anhalt
      • Pete Hamill
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    • Trivia
      A TV movie made for the Showtime network.

    User reviews4

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    5/10
    This movie wanted to be what 'Bugsy' was, but failed terribly.
    This movie wanted to be what 'Bugsy' was, but failed terribly.Even for a low-budget TV movie, it's miserably inept. It's a fictionalized account of Bugsy Siegel's founding of Las Vegas. See the 'Trivia' notes on this film.
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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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