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Vegas: Based on a True Story (2008)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 42M

Director : Amir Naderi
Writer : Susan Brennan, Bliss Esposito, Charlie Lake Keaton, Amir Naderi

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Mark Greenfield
Mark Greenfield
Eddie
Alexis Hart
Alexis Hart
Nancy La Scala
Nancy La Scala
Tracy
Zach Thomas
Zach Thomas
Mitch
Walt Turner
Walt Turner
Benjamin Weil
Benjamin Weil
Detective Quinn
Adam Martinez
Adam Martinez
Bar Gangster (uncredited)

Crews

Amir Naderi
Amir Naderi
Director
Susan Brennan
Susan Brennan
Screenplay
Bliss Esposito
Bliss Esposito
Screenplay
Charlie Lake Keaton
Charlie Lake Keaton
Screenplay
Amir Naderi
Amir Naderi
Screenplay
Ram Devineni
Ram Devineni
Associate Producer
Abou Farman
Abou Farman
Producer
Nasser Ghaderi
Nasser Ghaderi
Associate Producer
Charlie Lake Keaton
Charlie Lake Keaton
Co-Producer
Amir Naderi
Amir Naderi
Producer
Walt Turner
Walt Turner
Co-Producer
Chris Edwards
Chris Edwards
Director of Photography
Amir Naderi
Amir Naderi
Editor
Amir Naderi
Amir Naderi
Production Design
Brandon Kordic
Brandon Kordic
Production Manager
Jamie Canobbio
Jamie Canobbio
Sound Editor
Matt Gundy
Matt Gundy
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Brett Van Deusen
Brett Van Deusen
Sound Recordist

Posters and backgrounds

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