Leaving Las Vegas

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Leaving Las Vegas
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R,1hr 52min
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October 27, 1995
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MGM
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 ... Full Synopsis
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Cage and Shue make these cliches into unforgettable people. Full Review
Metascore
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82
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Ben Sanderson
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