A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas (2010)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Jill Nicholls

Stars:

Alan Yentob, Mike Figgis, Brandon Flowers

Cast

Credited cast:
Alan Yentob	...	Himself - Presenter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mike Figgis	...	Himself
Brandon Flowers	...	Himself
Dave Hickey	...	Himself
Norman Klein	...	Himself
Wayne Newton	...	Himself
Keely Smith	...	Herself
Teller	...	Himself
Jerry Weintraub	...	Himself

Storyline

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.

Details

Official Sites:

BBC [UK]

Country:

UK

Release Date:

6 March 2010 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Arts

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