The Movie Bugsy

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I think the cast did a magnificent job taking the viewers to an era of America, which is not easily forgotten by those who lived through it. A time when the world was being destroyed by the Nazi Germans was over shadowed by America’s self-involvement. A time when Americans were beginning to be proud of their little world power was accented by the world war.
The wardrobe and setting were excellent. The clothes the actor wore were so authentic and representative of the times. I had a conversation with my grandmother and she reminisced with me about the times in which this movie took place. She told me stories of her youthful days. She raised her nine children on Long Island in the state of New York. She witnessed the power of the mafia in the time when the mob ruled. While watching the movie she pointed out several things she had remembered from her youth. There were signs on restaurants and businesses that read, “we have air conditioning” a sign of the times. Signs ...

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with anyone’s accusations of genius. His vision of Las Vegas was, in fact was proven to be one of the best investments that anyone has ever made. In 1991 the six million dollars that was invested yielded one hundred BILLION dollars. On the other hand he bought a home from a famous opera singer and paid twice the value. He wasn’t big on money and could care less about material things.
Ben Seigal was portrayed in this movie as the typical mafia family man. He loved his wife but couldn’t keep his hands off the ladies. One aspect that I found interesting is the fact that he decides to get a divorce. I have never heard of a gangster going through the process of ending his ...

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