Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

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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

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

112 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Mike Figgis

Writer(s):

Mike Figgis

Producer(s):

Lila Cazes, Annie Stewart, Marc S. Fischer

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Rape & Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Nudity, Not For Children)

Categories:

Drama

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• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actor
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Picture
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
• 1994 - Leaving Las Vegas - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Picture
• 1994 - Leaving Las Vegas - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
• 1994 - Leaving Las Vegas - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 1994 - Leaving Las Vegas - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Director
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - National Board of Review - Best Actor
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Picture
• 1995 - Leaving Las Vegas - Screen Actors Guild - Best Actor