Vegas: Based on a True Story

Vegas: Based on a True Story

2008•1h 42m•4.4/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.4/10(8)

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.

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Production

Alphaville Films, Alphaville Films-NYC, Rattapallax

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Mark Greenfield

Eddie

Alexis Hart

Nancy La Scala

Nancy La Scala

Tracy

Zach Thomas

Mitch

Walt Turner

Benjamin Weil

Detective Quinn

Adam Martinez

Bar Gangster (uncredited)

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