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27 October 1995 (USA) morePlot:
Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 25 wins & 17 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Amazing, and gritty performances more (242 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Nicolas Cage | ... | Ben Sanderson | |
| Elisabeth Shue | ... | Sera | |
| Julian Sands | ... | Yuri | |
| Richard Lewis | ... | Peter | |
| Steven Weber | ... | Marc Nussbaum | |
| Kim Adams | ... | Sheila | |
| Emily Procter | ... | Debbie | |
| Stuart Regen | ... | Man at Bar | |
| Valeria Golino | ... | Terri | |
| Graham Beckel | ... | L.A. Bartender | |
| Albert Henderson | ... | Man at Strip Bar (as Al Henderson) | |
| Shashi Bhatia | ... | Hispanic Prostitute | |
| Carey Lowell | ... | Bank Teller | |
| Anne Lange | ... | Business Colleague | |
| Thomas Kopache | ... | Mr. Simpson |
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Rated R for strong sexuality and language, violence and pervasive alcohol abuse.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
111 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | USA:R (certificate #33977) | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Mexico:C | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18Filming Locations:
Bally's Casino Resort - 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA moreFun Stuff
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Continuity: The toilet paper is folded when Sera first sits down to urinate. The next shot of her sitting on the toilet shows that the toilet paper isn't folded any more. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Phil Hartman/Gin Blossoms (#21.16)" (1996) moreSoundtrack:
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It's not a movie I could bear to watch very often, because it's sad to see people destroy themselves. But Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue are riveting to watch here. As a person who has a past involvement in alcohol and substance abuse, I found Cage's performance especially compelling, and after watching him in this one, I am sure glad that lifestyle is behind me!
The chemistry between these two is really great, two people that need each other in different ways, trying to cope with how screwed up their lives have become. Very real performances, if you're faint-of-heart be ready for some strong words, and not just obscenities. Wow! They really lay it on the line. Great performances by two of my favorites.