WAMG First Look at ‘Love Ranch’

It does my heart good to see Joe Pesci back on the big screen. His last outing was in ‘The Good Shepherd’ in 2006.  Oscar winning director Taylor Hackford (Ray, An Officer and a Gentleman) directs Oscar winners, Helen Mirren (The Queen) and Joe Pesci (Casino, Raging Bull) in the drama ‘Love Ranch.’ Based on the incredible true story of a couple who opened the first legal brothel in Nevada and the violence that resulted when their relationship is tested by infidelity.

Grace is married to Charlie a larcenous gangster/promoter constantly trying to hit the big time in Reno, Nevada. Throughout their marriage she has always been the brains to his brawn and together they are a force to be reckoned with… But when Charlie dreams up yet another money making enterprise and brings Bruza, a world class boxer into their realm, everything changes when an affair starts up between Grace and Bruza. Although they both know better, they can’t stop themselves from falling in love. When the enormity of Grace’s treachery is revealed, Charlie reacts with the fury of a man who has lost everything when he almost had it all.

Click here and here for some set pictures from ‘Love Ranch.’ Even though its slated for a 2009 release, AFI in Hollywood will be screening this film  on Thursday.