USA / UK / France,
1995, 111 min
Directed by:
Mike FiggisScreenplay:
Mike FiggisCinematography:
Declan QuinnComposer:
Mike FiggisCast:
Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands, Steven Weber, Valeria Golino, Graham Beckel, Carey Lowell, Vincent Ward, Lucinda Jenney, French Stewart, Ed Lauter (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Ben Sanderson (Cage) is a career alcoholic who has hit rock bottom. Trashing all personal and professional ties to his L.A. existence, he sets off for the lights of Vegas on a mission: to drink himself to death. There he meets Sera (Shue), a beautiful, seen-it-all hooker. From the moment Ben and Sera connect, they form a unique bond based upon unconditional acceptance and mutual respect that will change each of themforever. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1996 - Nicolas Cage (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1996 - Mike Figgis (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1996 - Elisabeth Shue (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1996 - Mike Figgis (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1996 - Annie Stewart, Lila Cazès (Best Feature)
- 1996 - Mike Figgis (Best Director)
- 1996 - Elisabeth Shue (Best Female Lead)
- 1996 - Declan Quinn (Best Cinematography)
- 1996 - Nicolas Cage (Best Male Lead)
- 1996 - Mike Figgis (Best Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1996 - Nicolas Cage (Best Leading Actor)
- 1996 - Elisabeth Shue (Best Leading Actress)
- 1996 - Mike Figgis (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1996 - Nicolas Cage (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1996 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1996 - Mike Figgis (Best Director)
- 1996 - Elisabeth Shue (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1995 - Best Film
- 1995 - Mike Figgis (Best Director)
- 1995 - Nicolas Cage (Best Actor)
- 1995 - Elisabeth Shue (Best Actress)
- 1995 - Mike Figgis (Best Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1995 - Best Film
- 1995 - Nicolas Cage (Best Actor)
- 1995 - Mike Figgis (Best Director)
- 1995 - Elisabeth Shue (Best Actress)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1995 - Mike Figgis (Silver Shell for Best Director)
- 1995 - Nicolas Cage (Silver Shell for Best Actor)
- 1995 - Mike Figgis (Golden Shell for Best Film)