In the city of Las Vegas, two close companions - a high-ranking casino official and a ruthless mob enforcer - vie for control of a lucrative gambling realm while also being entangled in a glamorous, high-paced romance with a socialite. The director, Martin Scorsese, creates a gripping tale with a screenplay co-written by Nicholas Pileggi and himself, and featuring renowned actors Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci.