Bugsy(1991)
“Glamour was the disguise.”
Overview
New York gangster Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel takes a brief business trip to Los Angeles. A sharp-dressing womanizer with a foul temper, Siegel doesn't hesitate to kill or maim anyone crossing him. In L.A. the life, the movies, and most of all strong-willed Virginia Hill detain him while his family wait back home. Then a trip to a run-down gambling joint at a spot in the desert known as Las Vegas gives him his big idea.
Director
Barry Levinson
Studio
TriStar Pictures
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$49M
Cast
Warren Beatty
as Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel
Annette Bening
as Virginia Hill
Harvey Keitel
as Mickey Cohen
Ben Kingsley
as Meyer Lansky
Elliott Gould
as Harry Greenberg
Joe Mantegna
as George Raft
Bebe Neuwirth
as Countess di Frasso
Bill Graham
as Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Lewis van Bergen
as Joe Adonis
Wendy Phillips
as Esta Siegel
Richard C. Sarafian
as Jack Dragna
Karen Russell
as Dancer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$49M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures • Mulholland Productions • Baltimore Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bugsy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bugsy (1991).
What is Bugsy about?▼
New York gangster Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel takes a brief business trip to Los Angeles. A sharp-dressing womanizer with a foul temper, Siegel doesn't hesitate to kill or maim anyone crossing him. In L.A. the life, the movies, and most of all strong-willed Virginia Hill detain him while his family wait back home. Then a trip to a run-down gambling joint at a spot in the desert known as Las Vegas gives him his big idea.
Who directed Bugsy?▼
Bugsy was directed by Barry Levinson and released in 1991. It is a crime, drama, mystery film.
How long is Bugsy?▼
Bugsy has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Bugsy?▼
The cast of Bugsy includes Warren Beatty as Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel, Annette Bening as Virginia Hill, Harvey Keitel as Mickey Cohen, Ben Kingsley as Meyer Lansky, Elliott Gould as Harry Greenberg and more.
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