b, First edition 1990 John O'Brien

Notes

"Leaving Las Vegas" is a poignant and harrowing film directed by Mike Figgis, released in 1995. It stars Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson, a deeply troubled screenwriter who decides to drink himself to death in Las Vegas. Along the way, he encounters a compassionate prostitute named Sera, played by Elisabeth Shue, with whom he forms a complex and tragic relationship. The film delves into themes of addiction, loneliness, and the search for human connection amidst despair. Nicolas Cage's raw and emotionally charged performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film remains a haunting portrayal of self-destruction and redemption.

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Like new black binding hardback with dust jacket.