Nicolas Cage's 'Leaving Las Vegas' Confirmed for 30th Anniversary Re-release on January 7!

Considered one of the most intense works in Nicolas Cage's filmography, the film 〈Leaving Las Vegas〉 directed by Mike Figgis, which won him the 68th Academy Award for Best Actor, has confirmed its 30th anniversary re-release on January 7 (Wednesday) and has unveiled a romantic first poster filled with emotion.

The film 〈Leaving Las Vegas〉 depicts the love story between an alcoholic named Ben and a street woman named Sarah, set in the glitzy city of Las Vegas, and more than just a love story. When it first premiered in North America in 1995, it delicately portrayed the process of two wounded individuals meeting, comforting, healing, and falling in love, receiving worldwide acclaim for Mike Figgis's direction and the overwhelming performances of Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. It was nominated for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress at the 68th Academy Awards, winning Best Actor, and also received numerous awards including Best Actor (Drama) at the 53rd Golden Globe Awards, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress from the 21st LA Film Critics Association, and Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor from the 30th National Society of Film Critics, among others, winning a total of 32 awards at major film festivals worldwide, and was hailed as the best melodrama of the year.

In particular, Nicolas Cage's performance, which realistically expressed extreme emotional lines, is still regarded as his career best and became a pivotal turning point in solidifying his status as a leading actor in Hollywood. The Chicago Times remarked, "He made a clichéd character unforgettable," giving it the highest praise, while Rotten Tomatoes described it as "overwhelming acting that finds humanity in a deteriorating character," awarding it a high critic score, recognizing both its artistic merit and acting prowess. Additionally, this film is also famous for its soundtrack, which has received continuous praise. At the time of its release, the LA Times stated, "The music is a key element that drives the overall atmosphere of the work," highly praising the film's OST. The music in 〈Leaving Las Vegas〉, represented by Sting's 'Angel Eyes', received rave reviews as a factor that maximizes the immersion of the film.

With the 30th anniversary re-release approaching on January 7 (Wednesday), the first poster released captures the lonely and deep gazes of the two protagonists, Ben and Sarah, in a black-and-white close-up, conveying the romantic emotion of the work. The phrase on the poster, "Who are you? Are you an angel from heaven?" is a line spoken by Ben, who is crumbling under alcoholism, as Sarah brings him to her home and offers warmth. This short line goes beyond simple love, hinting at the love story that two wounded and deficient individuals will unfold in the film. Furthermore, the mention of the 68th Academy Award for Best Actor and the 53rd Golden Globe Award for Best Actor at the bottom of the poster officially proves Nicolas Cage's overwhelming acting ability and heightens the audience's desire to watch. The first poster, which captures romantic emotions in black and white, released by director Mike Figgis for 〈Leaving Las Vegas〉, is set to once again provide audiences with emotion and lingering feelings during its 30th anniversary re-release on January 7 (Wednesday).