An alcoholic ex-screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) journeys to Las Vegas to drink himself to death after his wife leaves him and his boss fires him. He falls in love with a prostitute, but her love isn’t enough to renew his desire to live in this one-of-a-kind, Academy Award® -winning drama.

"A uniquely hypnotic and haunting love story sparked by Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue at their career best. Shue is a revelation in the role. Cage gives a blazing performance."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"Nicolas Cage has long been one of Hollywood’s few truly original actors, and his audacity here is astounding. Elisabeth Shue’s performance is a career-changing revelation. Sensual and touching, it announces her graduation from beaming ingenue to serious, full-blooded woman."

- John Powers, VOGUE

"Nicolas Cage is electrifying. Elisabeth Shue is astonishing. Thanks to the artistry of Mike Figgis and his stealing players, this is one Vegas gamble that truly pays off."

- Guy Flatley, COSMOPOLITAN

A love story

1996 - 68TH ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER - Nicolas Cage, Best Actor

1996 - WINNER Golden Globe Award Best Actor - Nicolas Cage

1996 - WINNER Best Actress - Elisabeth Shue - NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS AWARDS

and LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION

1996 - WINNER Best Actor Nicolas Cage - NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS AWARDS, NEW YORK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE, LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION, BOSTON SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS, NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW and SCREEN ACTOR GUILD AWARD

1996 - WINNER - Best Director, Mike Figgis, NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS AWARDS

and LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION

1996 - WINNER - Best Picture Of The year - NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS AWARDS

and LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION