Atlantic City was struggling in the late ‘70s. Aging Mafia booking Lou (Burt Lancaster) reminisces about the good ol’ days in Atlantic City, secretly falls in love with a casino waitress (Susan Sarandon), and hopes for prosperity in the future.

"A marvelous film filled with startling images. It is an odd, perceptive, vigorous and completely original experience that challenges description. The performances are of the highest calibre."

- Rex Reed

"ATLANTIC CITY rolls in a winner! It's a hit in every respect. Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon are superb."

- Archer Winsten, N.Y. POST

"Irresistible! Burt Lancaster gives his best performance in years. Susan Sarandon is a winning number."

- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY

"It's a pleasure to watch such master performers as Lancaster and Sarandon. ATLANTIC CITY is so refreshing in its uniqueness, it may one day be considered a masterpiece."

- Fred Yager, ASSOCIATED PRESS