Whatever happened to Sam Rothstein of "Casino"?

I was just wondering if anyone knew whatever happened to the REAL SAm Rothstein, the character Robert DeNiro played in "Casino"? I remember seeing an interview with him when the movie came out but nothing since then, is he even still alive?

I belive he is still alive.

He is and if you look at the web, you will find his website!

I looked for it but I couldn't find anything, have you actually seen it?

The real-life model for Ace Rothstein was Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal. You'll find his website at http://www.frankleftyrosenthal.com. Big ego, to say the least--you'll find DeNiro's photo next to his.

Thanks turnbull...I should have posted it in my repley....

Thanks Turnbull!!! I'll check it out. What would I do without youse guys?

Ichecked out that site and all that came up was The Sands of the Carribean Online Casino. I'm not too savvy at this, where am I supposed to go on it it see his site?

It kind of was bad wasn't it. I thought Sharon Stone and James Woods did pretty good in it tho. ButJoe Pesci came off as kind of campy but DeNiro shined as usual.

it wasn't a bad movie...Nothings perfect. Based on a true story.

The first time I watched the movie I started watching at the wedding scene. I absloutly loved it...but than when i rented it and watched it with my boyfriend from the beginning i wasn't as impressed. It was a tad boring for the first hour...but overall a great film still.

I just worked out what was wrong with Turnbulls link. There's a (.) full stop at the end. Try this http://www.frankleftyrosenthal.com/

Hi,
Frank Rosenthal lives somewhere in Florida.

Paul

BTW: Oscar Goodman, Lefty's lawyer, who played himself in "Casino," is now the Mayor of Las Vegas. Goodman also defended Anthony (The Ant) Spolotro, the model for Nicky in "Casino."

Hi Turnbull,
Thanks for the update. I e-mailed Frank and am still waiting for a reply.

Paul

Paul, I (and probably others who posted on this topic) would be interested to know if he responds to you.

Hi,
Joe Pesci wasn't campy. He made the movie what it was:GREAT. Pesci can play wiseguys to a tea. It was rumored that he was going to play Sammy(The Bull)Gravano.

Paul

Hi,
Joe Pesci wasn't campy. He made the movie what it was:GREAT. Pesci can play wiseguys to a tea. It was rumored that he was going to play Sammy(The Bull)Gravano.

Paul[/b][/quote]Hey, we all have our opinions on this site and I still think he was! I happen to like the movie so it wasn't a putdown of him.

I think he'd be PERFECT to play Sammy "The Bull" Gravano!

Hi,
I am still waiting for the e-mail from Frank.

Paul

Hi,
I joined his board and sent him a PM. He did reply but didn't really say anything outside of Joe Pesci and Robert DeNiro are good actors.

Paul

I thought De Niro's acting in Casino was really, really good. Now, as a movie, I thought Casino was OK, maybe good at best. It had its moments, and I think we can all agree on that. It is worth seeing.

I agree with your review, neat. DeNiro's performacne was his best in years. The film lacked the nonstop action and mordant humor of "Goodfellas." But it provided a rich, detailed look at Mob influence in Vegas. Well worth its three hours.

I agree with your review, neat. DeNiro's performacne was his best in years. The film lacked the nonstop action and mordant humor of "Goodfellas." But it provided a rich, detailed look at Mob influence in Vegas. Well worth its three hours.[/b][/quote]You Know Turnbull,
There must be something said about a movie that shows you a guys eyeball being popped out when a guy twists a vice so tight on your head that the pressure inside just pops the old boy out!

I will never forget the feelings that went thru my mind, when I watched Nicky and his brothet get beaten to near death with a couple of baseball bats...watch that and then think how it would fell if it was your brother and then knowing that you were next.....slow and painfull. OUCH!

also shows you that when real trouble comes down the road, that people get whacked just to make a break in the chain...." Why take chances"- RENO

what they did to Nicky(Anthony Spilotro) and his brother happened in real life. but not using baseball bats in beating them, they used guns . . .

GoodFella

I loved Casino its one of my favorite movies. I love the part where Nicky is warning Ace out in the desert. I thought that part where nicky put that guys head in a vice was sweet.

Casino is one of my favorites. I think Pesci's performance, along with De Niro's, were awesome.

I think it's fucking hilarious and I always crack up at the scene where Nicky is demanding his money at the Casino, when Nicky insults the card dealer, and beats the fuck out of Lester(Don Rickles) with the phone! PRICELESS!

Hi,
I LOVED the movie. IMHO Goodfellas should have been longer and had more Pesci in it. Casino was AWESOME. I lloved the scenes with Nicky in them. The most memorable are:

1)Nicky and Charlie the banker. "Go get my money or I will put your brain to sleep."

2)Nicky beating the crap out of the guy who cursed at Sam and also called him a *** . "You told my friend to go and f himself. You called him a *** . You dumb hick you better pray he lets you back in there."

3) The desert scene. "You said I brought heat on you. Get this through your head you Jew M**********R You better get your own army."

Paul

i agree with all your choices Paul. i wanted to add the part where the House of the Rising Sun was played. this was perfect! one of my favourite scenes in the movie. anyway. . .
Congrats on being the new Capo Paul!

GoodFella

Hi,
Thanks Goodfella.

Paul

LOL, that part with the guy who put his feet on the table was priceless. Then Nicky beat him with the phone, LOL. Just how Joe Pesci did it was priceless, the look in his eyes.

How can you forget the scene where Pesci beats down Don Rickles with the phone because he's in his way? Same scene, with "Take this stiff, and POUND it up your ass!" !!!

I always crack up at that part.

Hi,
I also like the scene where DeNiro asks the guy at the bar if he has lost his pen? The guy tries to impress his girlfriend and pays the price. Nicky beats him to a pulp with the pen. The guy is sobbing.

Paul

That was funny when he beat the shit out of rickles. Then he told the dealer to "take this card and stick it up your sisters ass"

Yeah! That's the part! I always crack the fuck up at that part!

I crack up when he says "What are you starin' at ya ballheaded jew prick" then he cracks him with the phone.

Hi,
I also like the part where Nicky says to the guy who gambled his money away, "Just tell me that you gambled the money. You stupid bastard. I'll give you the money to turn the heat and hot water back on."

I hope it doesn't make me sound too weird but I like the part where Ace is "conversing" in the diner (or whatever it was) with Lester and then when Lester leaves he has him beat up. Shoulda just had him whacked and wouldn't have had to worry or deal with him anymore.

Hi,
Your not weird. That scene also sticks out in my head. Remember Nicky was in the car watching the whole thing go down.

Paul

Remember that Ace was not a made man...

I'm reading "Casino" right now and it isn't a bad book. Gives insight into the characters tha the movie doesn't.

I hope I really don't insult anyone (well guess I really don't care but am being polite) but One thing I like about the "Gangster" movies is that they aren't PC (Politically Censored) in ANY way. Everyone gets insulted equally! The reality of their lives is so outrageous that changing it on screen would take away from it.

Could you imagine GF 1 made today with some of the characters being changed around to be "Politically Sensitive"? That might make a whole interesting topic unto itself, maybe I'll post it!!!!

had to become a member with his site, not that it makes a diff, did ya see the prices he wants to get the numbers, damn, im in the wrong buss.

I know this is off topic, but I'm just curious. Didn't the character that De Niro played in Goodfellas (isn't he dead?) I thought I heard he died in prison. And what about Paulie. Did he die too?

the character Bobby played was Jimmy Burke in real life. he died in prison April of 96.

GoodFella

Hi,
Paulie Vario died in the can as well.

Paul

one for the fallin homies......

Huh?