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Leaving Las Vegas

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama, based on John O'Brien's novel, and featuring an Oscar-winning performance by Nicolas Cage
Co-starring Elisabeth Shue
After being sacked from his screenwriter'sjob, alcoholic Ben Sanderson drives to Las Vegas intending to drink himself to death within four weeks.
In Vegas he meets Sera, a self-assured young prostitute, and - pledging not to change the other's chosen destiny - they fall in love. Widescreen.
Director Mike Figgis (1995, 18)
Digital widescreen
See Films: pages 54-59 ****
Ten films every Las Vegas fan ought to see: page 51

Contributors

Director:
Mike Figgis
Ben Sanderson:
Nicolas Cage
Sera:
Elisabeth Shue
Yuri:
Julian Sands
Peter:
Richard Lewis
Terri:
Valeria Goli No
Marc Nussbaum:
Steven Weber
Sheila:
Kim Adams
Debbie:
Emily Procter
LA bartender:
Graham Beckel
Landlady:
Laurie Metcalf
Source: Radio Times

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