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Leaving Las Vegas

Date: 1995
Type: Drama
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Mike Figgis
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

Nicholas Cage moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death after his marriage and job fall apart. In Las Vegas he meets prostitute Elisabeth Shue, but their lives continue to deteriorate.

Actors


Nicholas CageNicholas Cage
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth Shue
Julian SandsJulian Sands
Emily Proctor
Carey LowellCarey Lowell
Richard Lewis
Anne Lange
Lucinda Jenney
Laurie Metcalf
Shawnee SmithShawnee Smith
Xander BerkleyXander Berkley

Oscars

Won - Best Actor - Nicholas Cage
Nomination - Best Actress - Elisabeth Shue
Nomination - Best Director - Mike Figgis
Nomination - Writing
Production
Lumiere Pictures
LEaving Las Vegas