Leaving Las Vegas(1995)
“I love you... The way you are.”
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.
Director
Mike Figgis
Studio
Initial Productions
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
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
Emily Procter
as Debbie
Stuart Regen
as Man At Bar
Valeria Golino
as Terri
Graham Beckel
as L.A. Bartender
Albert Henderson
as Man at Strip Bar
Shashi Bhatia
as Hispanic Prostitute
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Initial Productions • Lumière Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Leaving Las Vegas?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Leaving Las Vegas (1995).
What is Leaving Las Vegas about?▼
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.
Who directed Leaving Las Vegas?▼
Leaving Las Vegas was directed by Mike Figgis and released in 1995. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Leaving Las Vegas?▼
Leaving Las Vegas has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Leaving Las Vegas?▼
The cast of Leaving Las Vegas includes Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson, Elisabeth Shue as Sera, Julian Sands as Yuri, Richard Lewis as Peter, Steven Weber as Marc Nussbaum and more.
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