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Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

โ€œI love you... The way you are.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 1,723 votes 1h 51m r RomanceDrama

#24 of 107 films from 1995 #296 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Mike Figgis ยท Written by Mike Figgis, John O'Brien

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Overview

Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.

Cast

Nicolas Cageas Ben Sanderson
Elisabeth Shueas Sera
Julian Sandsas Yuri
Richard Lewisas Peter
Steven Weberas Marc Nussbaum
Kim Adamsas Sheila
Emily Procteras Debbie
Stuart Regenas Man At Bar
Valeria Golinoas Terri
Graham Beckelas L.A. Bartender
Albert Hendersonas Man at Strip Bar
Shashi Bhatiaas Hispanic Prostitute
Carey Lowellas Bank Teller
Anne Langeas Business Colleague

Facts

Release dateOctober 27, 1995
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,600,000
Box office$49,800,000 (13.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0113627

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Questions

How long is Leaving Las Vegas?
Leaving Las Vegas runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Leaving Las Vegas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,723 votes, which places it #24 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 79%) and #296 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Leaving Las Vegas?
Leaving Las Vegas was directed by Mike Figgis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cold Creek Manor (2003).
Who stars in Leaving Las Vegas?
Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson; Elisabeth Shue as Sera; Julian Sands as Yuri; Richard Lewis as Peter; Steven Weber as Marc Nussbaum; Kim Adams as Sheila.
What is Leaving Las Vegas rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Leaving Las Vegas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1106.

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