United States / Dec 03, 1989 / R / TV Movie (release aired on Showtime in 2 parts over the course of 2 nights) / a later edited version has an approximate runtime of only 2 hours
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
New York mobster Junior Moloff begins plans to transform Las Vegas into a mecca of prostitution and gambling.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Zelniker | Burt Stone |
| Richard Brooks | Tampa |
| Andreas Katsulas | Vito |
| Dale Dye | Chief Bates |
| Natalija Nogulich | Mildred |
| Tyra Ferrell | Samantha |
| Cecile Callan | Bridgit |
| Felice Orlandi | Luciano |
| Gary Groomes | Collins |
| Amy Michelson | Candy |
| Matt Roe | Metzger |
| James Arone | 1st Hoodlum |
| Ken Gibbel | Westerner Four |
Genres
CrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Neon Empire |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Fries Entertainment, Richard Maynard Productions |
| Release date | 3 dicembre 1989 |
| Executive producer | Charles W. Fries |
| Production | Richard Maynard |
| Writer | Pete Hamill |
| Editing | Bob Wyman |
| Cinematography | Gerald Hirschfeld |
| Assistant directors | Larry Peerce |
| Camera operators | Gerald Hirschfeld |
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| Additional photography | Gerald Hirschfeld |
| Production design | Peter Wooley |
| Art direction | Peter Wooley |
| Set decoration | Peter Wooley |
| Music | Lalo Schifrin, Chris Ksanznak |
| Sound | Lalo Schifrin, Chris Ksanznak |
| Costume design | Robert Turturice |
| Makeup | Robert Turturice |
| Hairstyling | Robert Turturice |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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