Detective Films Set in Las Vegas

Description: This neo-noir film features a con artist in Las Vegas whose life becomes complicated when his mother, also a grifter, comes to town, leading to a web of deceit and betrayal.

Fact: The film was adapted from Jim Thompson's novel of the same name. Anjelica Huston won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role.

Description: Martin Scorsese's epic crime drama explores the rise and fall of a casino magnate in Las Vegas, offering a detailed look at the city's mob connections and the corruption that often accompanies it.

Fact: The film was based on the real-life story of Frank Rosenthal, a former casino executive. Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone delivered critically acclaimed performances.

Description: This film, while more of a drama, involves a screenwriter who moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death, and his relationship with a prostitute, offering a different perspective on the city's allure.

Fact: Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role. The film was shot in various locations around Las Vegas.

Description: This film, while primarily a comedy, includes elements of detective work as the characters navigate the nightlife of Las Vegas, searching for love and success.

Fact: Jon Favreau wrote the screenplay, and the film helped launch the careers of both Favreau and Vince Vaughn. It was shot in various locations in Las Vegas.

Description: Paul Thomas Anderson's directorial debut, this film follows a seasoned gambler who takes a young man under his wing, teaching him the ways of Las Vegas gambling.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Sydney," but was changed to avoid confusion with another film. It stars Philip Baker Hall and John C. Reilly.

Description: This film follows Danny Ocean and his team as they plan an elaborate heist to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. Its inclusion in this list is due to its intricate plot and the city's role as the perfect stage for such a grand theft.

Fact: The film was shot in real casinos, with the Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand being the primary locations. The cast includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.

Description: A down-on-his-luck casino employee, known as a "cooler," who has the ability to jinx gamblers, finds love and a chance at redemption in this quirky Las Vegas-set film.

Fact: The film was shot in the Riviera Hotel and Casino, which was later demolished in

Description: This film delves into the world of high-stakes poker in Las Vegas, with a storyline involving a father-son relationship and a poker tournament that could change their lives.

Fact: The film features real poker players like Daniel Negreanu and Sammy Farha. Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore star in this poker drama.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, this comedy involves a group of friends piecing together the events of a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas, making it a unique addition to the list.

Fact: The film was shot at Caesars Palace, and the tiger seen in the movie was actually a trained animal from the Siegfried & Roy show.

Description: Mark Wahlberg stars as a literature professor with a gambling addiction, whose life spirals out of control in Las Vegas, making it a modern take on the classic tale of gambling and redemption.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, which starred James Caan. It was shot in various casinos in Las Vegas.