With Ace the casino never saw such money. ibid.
Money, this, doesn’t mean anything without trust. I have to be able to trust you with my life. ibid. Rothstein to wife
I soon had the best operation on the Strip. ibid. Rothstein
Nicky managed to get himself banned from every casino in Las Vegas. ibid.
To Nicky Las Vegas was like the wild west. ibid.
Nicky was the new boss of Las Vegas. ibid.
The cash kept rolling in, and the suitcases kept coming and going. ibid. Nicky’s commentary
Fucking bosses – they think it’s a free fucking lunch out here. ibid.
Nicky was not only bringing heat on himself but on me too. ibid. Rothstein commentary
Flamboyant Tangiers casino executive Sam Ace Rothstein accused the state’s top gaming officials of corruption and hypocrisy. ibid. news report
Meeting in the middle of the desert always made me nervous. ibid. Rothstein’s commentary
The Fed’s didn’t need her anyway. They had all the pieces they needed. And everybody began to tumble. ibid. Rothstein’s commentary
The word was out – the bosses had enough of Nicky. ibid. Rothstein’s commentary
The town will never be the same. After the Tangiers, big corporations took it all over. To them it looks like Disneyland. ibid.
Where did the money come from to rebuild the pyramids – junk bonds. ibid.
In the end I wound up right back where I started. ibid.
Bend your knees, Harry. When you jump from the train bend your knees to soften the blow. Bugsy 1991 starring Warren Beatty & Harvey Keitel & Ben Kingsley & Annette Bening & Elliott Gould & Joe Mantegna & Bebe Neuwirth & Bill Graham & Lewis van Bergen & Wendy Phillips & Richard C Sarafian et al, director Barry Levinson, Bugsy
Why don’t you go outside and jerk yourself a soda? ibid. her to him
Why are you looking at me like that? You’re not going to hurt me, are you? ibid. Tibbett to Bugsy
We both want everything. ibid. her to him
Do you really want to trust a dame with your cheque-book? ibid. gangsta to Bugsy
What is the most that this hotel could possible cost? ibid. Meyer Lansky to Bugsy
To hell with Meyer Lansky! To hell with Las Vegas! And to hell with the Flamingo. ibid. him to her
Benny’s got one basic problem. He doesn’t respect money. ibid. Meyer Lansky to gangstas
Meyer, you want a tip? Never sell your shares in the Flamingo. You’ll live to thank me. ibid. Bugsy
Do you have six thousand dollars you can give me? Hard Eight 1996 starring Philip Baker Hall & John C Reilly & Gwyneth Paltrow & Samuel L Jackson & Philip Seymour Hoffman & Robert Ridgely & Melora Walters et al, director Paul Thomas Anderson, opening scene
To tell a babe she’s got a nice ass is not a crime. ibid. Jimmy
Mob boss Primo Sparazza represents the Mafia’s last vestige of power. The FBI have targeted Sparazza and are working to turn a key witness against him: Las Vegas entertainer Buddy Aces Israel. Smokin’ Aces 2007 starring Jeremy Piven & Ben Affleck & Andy Garcia & Ray Liotta & Jason Bateman & & Jeremy Piven & Ryan Reynolds & Alicia Keys et al, director Joe Carnahan, opening caption
Buddy Aces Israel is not only essential to our case, he is our case. ibid. Stanley Locke
You looking for this? ... The sorry state of your establishment. Destiny Turns on the Radio 1995 starring Dylan McDermott & James Belushi & James LeGros & Quentin Tarantino & Nancy Travis & James Belushi & Janet Carroll & David Cross & Richard Edson & Lisa Jane Persky et al, director Jack Baran, Tarantino pulls gun
She told me a lot like what a prissy little whiner you are who can’t get it up. Wild Card 2015 starring Jason Statham & Michael Angarano & Milo Ventimiglia & Dominik Garcia-Lorido & Anne Heche & Sofia Vergar & Max Casella & Jason Alexander et al, director Simon West, Nick to Osgood
If but ten among us are found to be righteous, I beg thee, Lord … Swelter 2014 starring Lennie James & Grant Bowler & Jean-Claude van Damme & Josh Henderson & Brad Carter & Daniele Favilli & Alfred Molina & Catalina Sandino & Freya Tingley et al, director Keith Parmer, preacher
When it comes to Willy Banks you can’t rely on contacts. Ocean’s 13 2007 starring George Clooney & Brad Pitt & Rusty Ryan & Matt Damon & Bernie Mac & Elliott Gould & Andy Garcia & Don Cheadle & Ellen Barkin & Al Pacino Casey Affleck et al, director Steven Soderbergh, George’s commentary, Danny of Reuben
We’ve just lost a dozen of our biggest players without an explanation. ibid. casino lady boss to Pacino
What do you think you would do if released? Ocean’s 11 2011 starring George Clooney & Matt Damon & Brad Pitt & Bernie Mac & Elliott Gould & Casey Affleck & Scott Caan & Eddie Jamison & Don Cheadle & Shaobo Qin & Andy Garcia & Julia Roberts & Angie Dickinson et al, parole board to Ocean
It’s never been done before. We need planning and a large crew. ibid. Ocean to Rusty
He came, he grabbed, they conquered. ibid. Reuben
You’re going to need a crew as nuts as you are. ibid.
This place houses a security system that rivals nuclear missile silos. ibid.
Tell me this is not about screwing the guy that’s screwing your wife. ibid. Rusty to Ocean