A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas

A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas poster

Dream city, Sin City, a mirage in the desert, Las Vegas is a film set in its own right, a piece of pop art, an outdoor museum of American culture. What is the story behind the neon lights and fantastical buildings? What will its future be in these tough times? Alan Yentob takes a mob tour and talks to producers and performers about the golden days when Sinatra and Dino held the stage, and the wise guys called the shots.

Director: Jill Nicholls
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min

Cast

Production: BBC Arts
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

gambling, las vegas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas about?
Dream city, Sin City, a mirage in the desert, Las Vegas is a film set in its own right, a piece of pop art, an outdoor museum of American culture. What is the story behind the neon lights and fantastical buildings? What will its future be in these tough times? Alan Yentob takes a mob tour and talks to producers and performers about the golden days when Sinatra and Dino held the stage, and the wise guys called the shots.
Who directed A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas?
A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas was directed by Jill Nicholls.
Who stars in A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas?
A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas stars Alan Yentob.
How long is A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas?
A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas?
A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas is a Documentary film.
Where was A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas produced?
A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas was produced in United Kingdom.