Bugsy is a 1991 biographical crime drama film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Warren Beatty as Ben "Bugsy" Siegel. The film chronicles the life of Siegel, a notorious New York gangster who helped build the city's criminal empire before turning his sights to the West Coast.
In Los Angeles, Siegel becomes enamored with Virginia Hill, a Hollywood actress and sharp-tongued beauty who quickly becomes his mistress and confidante. The two embark on a whirlwind romance that takes them from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the gritty streets of Las Vegas.
As Siegel becomes more entrenched in the world of organized crime, he sees an opportunity in Las Vegas, a dusty desert town that he believes can be transformed into a world-class gambling destination. With Hill by his side, he sets out to build the Flamingo, a luxurious hotel and casino that will rival anything in Las Vegas.
As Siegel pours his money and energy into the Flamingo, he runs afoul of his fellow gangsters and finds himself in an increasingly precarious position. With the FBI closing in on his criminal activities and his rivals plotting his downfall, Siegel must navigate a deadly landscape in order to see his vision for the Flamingo become a reality.
Bugsy is a stylish and gripping crime drama that captures the glamour and danger of the 1940s and 50s underworld. With powerful performances by Beatty and his castmates, as well as Levinson's slick direction, the film is a vivid portrait of a true American icon.