Goofs:
Continuity: Before the pen-attack in the bar Nicky can be seen drinking his drink. Seen from another angle, the glass is on the bar is untouched. (more)

Trivia:
Among other Las Vegas regulars, veteran comedy headliners Alan King, Don Rickles, and Dick Smothers appear in major, non-comedic roles. (more)

Filming Locations:
Baker, Mojave Desert, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
Nicky Santoro: [narrating] The first one to skip was John Nance. He found a nice, warm, secluded place in Costa Rica. He thought nobody would find him there.
[gunshots are heard, John Nance runs out through and breaks his way in through another door. He is followed by one of the gangsters. More gunshots are heard. John walks outside putting pressure on a bullet wound in his gut]
Nicky Santoro: But then his kid got nabbed by the Feds for drugs. So naturally, the bosses were afraid he'd come out of hiding to save his kid and give them all up. So...
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations (more)