As the two brothers bond over their shared experiences and Raymond’s extraordinary abilities with numbers, Charlie begins to re-evaluate his priorities and learns to love and appreciate his brother for who he is. Rothstein’s lawyer, Oscar Goodman (played by Goodman himself), stands by his side. Seeking to gain access to his father’s inheritance, Charlie kidnaps Raymond from the institution where he lives and takes him on a road trip across the country. Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro) is surrounded by the press at a Nevada Gaming Commission meeting portrayed in Casino. It tells the story of Charlie Babbitt (Cruise), a selfish and abrasive young man who discovers he has an older autistic brother named Raymond (Hoffman) after their father’s death. Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89 Quote: A journey through understanding and fellowship. Rain Manīarry Levinson’s remarkable film about the Babbitt brothers won five Academy Awards when it was released in 1988, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Are you sitting comfortably? Here is our top ten list of the greatest casino movies ever! 10. The trailers are over and the main feature is about to begin. Okay, now dim the lights, open the curtains, grab that popcorn. From A-list heavy blockbusters like Ocean’s Eleven and The Sting, to independent features like Croupier and Rounders, cinema and the casino have been productive bedfellows. Casinos have been the backdrop for scores of movies featuring gambling over the years.
