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Crime Story S1E17 — The Battle of Las Vegas
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Crime Story•Season 1•Episode 17

The Battle of Las Vegas

8.2/10 · 89 votesFeb 6, 198744 min

Ranked #10 of 21 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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To take over Las Vegas casinos, Luca murders the head of a resort-workers union to put his own man in the position.

Directed byAaron Lipstadt
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Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Lt. Mike Torello

Tony Denison

Tony Denison

Ray Luca

Steve Ryan

Steve Ryan

Det. Nate Grossman

Paul Butler

Paul Butler

Det. Walter Clemmons

Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell

Det. Joey Indelli

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Sgt. Danny Krychek

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Atty. David Abrams

John Santucci

John Santucci

Pauli Taglia

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

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Aaron Lipstadt

Aaron Lipstadt

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Episode Summary

"The Battle of Las Vegas" is episode 17 of Crime Story season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 89 votes, ranking #10 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Aaron Lipstadt, it aired on February 6, 1987.

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