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Synopsis
Mike Figgis' grim drama documents a romantic triangle of sorts involving prostitute Sera (Elisabeth Shue), failed Hollywood screenwriter Ben (Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage), and the constant flow of booze which he loves more dearly than life itself. Arriving in Las Vegas with the intention of drinking himself to death, Ben meets Sera, and they gradually begin falling for one another. From the outset, however, Ben warns Sera that no matter what, she can never ask him to quit drinking, a condition to which she grudgingly agrees. A darkly comic tragedy, Leaving Las Vegas charts the brief romantic convergence of two desperately needy people who together find a brief flicker of happiness. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide

Cast

Graham Beckel Bartender
Nicolas Cage Ben Sanderson
Valeria Golino Terri
Julian Sands Yuri
Elisabeth Shue Sera
Richard Lewis Peter

Production Crew

Barry Kingston Art Director
John O'Brien Book Author
Carrie Frazier Casting
Declan Quinn Cinematographer
Mike Figgis Composer (Music Score)
Laura Goldsmith Costume Designer
Mike Figgis Director
John Smith Editor
Paige Simpson Executive Producer
Stuart Regen Executive Producer
Gary Marcus First Assistant Director
Kathryn Bihr Makeup
Annie Stewart Producer
Lila Cazes Producer
Marc S. Fischer Producer
Waldemar Kalinowski Production Designer
Mike Figgis Screenwriter
Florence Fellman Set Designer
Pawel Wdowczak Sound/Sound Designer
William Harrison Special Effects
William Harrison Special Effects
Year: 1995
Runtime: 112
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for strong sexuality and language, violence and pervasive alcohol abuse
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
MGM/United Artists

Awards
1994 - Best Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1994 - Best Picture - L.A. Film Critics Association
1994 - Best Picture - Los Angeles Film Critics Association
1995 - Best Film (Drama) - Golden Globe
1995 - Best Picture - Independent Spirit Award
1995 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1995 - Best Picture - New York Film Critics Circle
1995 - Best Picture - Drama - Golden Globe
1995 - Best Picture - Independent Spirit Awards
1995 - Best Picture - Drama - Hollywood Foreign Press Association