Vegas: Based on a True Story

Vegas: Based on a True Story

102 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 2008

The film takes place away from the glittering strip of mega casinos, but the greed of Sin City is just as pervasive on the desert outskirts. This is where a happy family learns of a forgotten fortune that may be buried beneath their home. Their lives are turned upside down. A sophisticated study of just how far people are able and willing to go if faced with the tempting prospect of easily acquired wealth.

Vegas: Based on a True Story

102 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 2008

Vegas: Based on a True Story
The film takes place away from the glittering strip of mega casinos, but the greed of Sin City is just as pervasive on the desert outskirts. This is where a happy family learns of a forgotten fortune that may be buried beneath their home. Their lives are turned upside down. A sophisticated study of just how far people are able and willing to go if faced with the tempting prospect of easily acquired wealth.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Alphaville Films, Rattapallax, Alphaville Films-NYC
Original title Vegas: Based on a True Story
Directors Amir Naderi
Writers Charlie Lake Keaton, Bliss Esposito, Susan Brennan, Amir Naderi

Cast

Mark Greenfield

as Eddie

Nancy La Scala

as Tracy

Zach Thomas

as Mitch

Benjamin Weil

as Detective Quinn

Adam Martinez

as Bar Gangster (uncredited)