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American Casino

"When you are in Wall Street's casino, you play by their rules."

May 2, 2009 1h 28m

Originally released in 2009. American Casino is a documentary film. directed by Leslie Cockburn. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ben Bernanke, Sheila Dixon, and Phil Gramm

Synopsis

“I don’t think most people really understood that they were in a casino” says award-winning financial reporter Mark Pittman. “When you’re in the Street’s casino, you’ve got to play by their rules.” This film finally explains how and why over $12 trillion of our money vanished into the American Casino.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 2, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Table Rock Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Casino about?

“I don’t think most people really understood that they were in a casino” says award-winning financial reporter Mark Pittman. “When you’re in the Street’s casino, you’ve got to play by...

Who directed American Casino?

American Casino was directed by Leslie Cockburn.

How long is American Casino?

American Casino has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was American Casino released?

American Casino was released on May 2, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in American Casino?

The main cast of American Casino includes Ben Bernanke, Sheila Dixon, Phil Gramm, Henry Paulson, Henry Waxman.