This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

Name: This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist
Director: Amy Bandlien Storkel
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Released: 2026-05-05
Rating: 4
Cast: Igor Grbesic, Ethan Riley, Ian S. Peterson, Michael Solarez, Jennylyn Caterina

“1,000 pounds of dynamite. A $3 million ransom. One casino at the edge of disaster.”

2026

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Documentary Crime Drama

Director: Amy Bandlien Storkel

Overview

In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb accompanied by a $3 million ransom note terrorises a casino in Nevada. As the FBI races against the clock, each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpected motives.

Cast

20 people

Igor Grbesic

Big John

Ethan Riley

Jim Birges

Ian S. Peterson

John Birges Jr

Michael Solarez

Bill Jonkey

Jennylyn Caterina

Kelly

Marianne Wiedeman

Joan

Lance Caver

Bill

Justin Cotterell

Danny

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