Updated on March 31st, 2021 by Mark Birrell: The characters of Scorsese's movies are always so compelling and relatable that fans often find themselves quoting them in daily life. Through dialogue and narration by Ace and his long-time partner in crime, the audience hears pearls of wisdom about love, gambling, and gangsters in Las Vegas, from the people who knew them best. The story follows the rise and fall of casino executive Sam “Ace' Rothstein as he moves to Las Vegas at the behest of the Italian mafia and runs the fictional Tangiers casino. RELATED: Goodfellas & 9 Other Movies That Are Like The Sopranos