Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who has lost everything because of his drinking, comes to Las Vegas to drink himself to death, where he meets a prostitute, Sera, with whom he forms an uneasy friendship and pact of non-interference.
Leaving Las Vegas - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Leaving Las Vegas |
Genre: | Drama, Romance |
Language: | English |
Director: | Mike Figgis |
Main Cast: | Nicolas Cage · Ben Sanderson ; Elisabeth Shue · Sera ; Julian Sands · Yuri ; Richard Lewis · Peter ; Steven Weber · Marc Nussbaum. |
Release Date: | 27 October 1995 |
Banner: | Lumiere Pictures |
Music: | A&M Records |
Budget: | Not available |
Runtime: | 111 min |
Leaving Las Vegas Movie Story
Based on the novel by John O’Brien, this highly acclaimed drama follows alcoholic screenwriter Ben Sanderson (Nicolas Cage) as he spirals into drunken oblivion in Las Vegas. When Ben meets beautiful prostitute Sela (Elisabeth Shue), they begin an unlikely relationship. She can’t bring herself to ask him to limit his drinking, and he can’t help but blame her for his job. They support each other, but Ben’s self-destruction threatens to cast a shadow over their bond.
Leaving Las Vegas Trailer