In Popular Culture
In the film Casino the character of Ace Rothstein, played by Robert DeNiro, is largely based on Rosenthal's time in Las Vegas and his relationship with Anthony "The Ant" Spilotro, on which the character Nicki Santoro, played by Joe Pesci, is based. His wife, Geri, is reflected in the character of Ginger McKenna Rothstein, played by Sharon Stone.
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