Leaving Las Vegas

1995, Drama, 1h 51m

53 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Oscar-awarded Nicolas Cage finds humanity in his character as it bleeds away in this no frills, exhilaratingly dark portrait of destruction. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Adapted from the novel by John O'Brien, this acclaimed drama follows alcoholic screenwriter Ben Sanderson (Nicolas Cage) as he drinks himself into oblivion in Las Vegas. When Ben meets the beautiful prostitute Sera (Elisabeth Shue), they strike up an unconventional relationship -- one where she can't ask him to curb his drinking, and he can't fault her for her job. Though they offer each other support, Ben's self-destruction threatens to eclipse their bond.

Cast & Crew

Nicolas Cage
Ben Sanderson
Elisabeth Shue
Sera
Julian Sands
Yuri
Richard Lewis
Peter
Valeria Golino
Terri
Graham Beckel
L.A. Bartender
R. Lee Ermey
Conventioneer
Laurie Metcalf
Landlady
David Brisbin
Landlord
Xander Berkeley
Cynical Cabbie
Lou Rawls
Concerned Cabbie
Mike Figgis
Director
John O'Brien
Writer
Mike Figgis
Writer
Stuart Regen
Executive Producer
Paige Simpson
Executive Producer
Annie Stewart
Producer
Lila Cazès
Producer
Mike Figgis
Original Music
Anthony Marinelli
Original Music
Declan Quinn
Cinematographer
Carrie Frazier
Casting
Waldemar Kalinowski
Production Design
Barry Kingston
Art Direction
Florence Fellman
Set Decoration
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