Atlantic City has a very European feel about it although set in the US. It was directed by Louis Malle - a European - and reminded me in parts of Leon and Easy Rider. It has a wonderful late career role for the great Burt Lancaster. He plays a two-bit ex-hood who is now nothing more than a servant for his late friends widow. He constantly reminisces about the past grandeur of Atlantic City - even the Atlantic Ocean was different back then! The moment he gets some money, he goes out and buys a white suit and white shoes and wears them through the rest of the movie - looking like a man totally out of place with his surroundings and totally out of touch with reality.
Susan Sarandon in an early role is the ambitious small town girl who wants to work in a casino in France. The film opens with her rubbing lemon juice on her breasts. We find out late in the film the very logical explanation for that.
This is not a classic because the soundtrack, supporting roles and dialogue are ordinary. Its the two stars that you should watch this film for.
Susan Sarandon in an early role is the ambitious small town girl who wants to work in a casino in France. The film opens with her rubbing lemon juice on her breasts. We find out late in the film the very logical explanation for that.
This is not a classic because the soundtrack, supporting roles and dialogue are ordinary. Its the two stars that you should watch this film for.