The 1990s were a fantastic time for Nicolas Cage and a decade that featured some of his greatest film roles. After building up his reputation throughout the 1980s, this was the era that Cage really broke into the mainstream to become a household name and one of the biggest movie stars Hollywood had ever seen. Not only did this period feature his Oscar-winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas, but Cage also proved his skills as a major action hero in a number of now-iconic movies, including Con Air and Face/Off.
Many of the best Nicolas Cage movies were released during the 1990s, as he proved himself a sternly committed actor willing to take serious risks. While there were some truly disappointing releases during this decade, the fact that Cage was willing to fail and come back swinging proved him an actor of great determination and ability. The 1990s was a fascinating time in the history of cinema, and it’s a testament to Cage’s unique appeal and tireless work ethic that he excelled across action, comedy, and drama during this time.
19 Deadfall (1993)
Nicolas Cage as Eddie King
With an abysmal 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Deadfall was truly the bottom of the barrel when it came to Nicolas Cage movies in the 1990s. As a lackluster thriller co-written and directed by Cage’s brother Christopher Coppola, Deadfall was just one in a career full of forgettable movies from Coppola, and it failed to recapture the spirit and appeal of the film noirs it was influenced by. While most actors would try to ensure audiences forgot about such a major failure, Cage shockingly reprised his role as Eddie King in the equally terrible spin-off straight-to-video release Arsenal in 2017.
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Deadfall is a 1993 crime drama directed by Christopher Coppola. Nicolas Cage stars as Eddie, an eccentric con artist, alongside Michael Biehn as Joe, a man seeking revenge for his father’s death. The film delves into the world of complex cons and intertwining relationships, presenting a story of deceit and betrayal set against a grim backdrop.
Director Christopher Coppola Release Date October 8, 1993 Writers Christopher Coppola Cast Michael Biehn , Sarah Trigger , Nicolas Cage , James Coburn , Peter Fonda , Charlie Sheen , Talia Shire , J. Kenneth Campbell , Michael Constantine , Marc Coppola , Micky Dolenz , Brian Donovan , Renée Estevez , Ted Fox , Clarence Landry , Brooks Mondae , Gigi Rice , Angus Scrimm , Adrienne Stout , Ron Taylor , Nick Vallelonga , Heather Wickham , Clarence Williams III , Alexander Masket Character(s) Joe , Diane , Eddie , Mike / Lou , Pete , Morgan Gripp , Sam , Huey , Frank , Bob , Bart , Mitch , Baby’s Babe , Zane , Larry , Star Garden Patron , Blanche , Dr. Lyme , Holly , The Baby , Patsy , Barmaid , Dean , Boy in Dream Sequence Main Genre Crime Expand
18 Trapped In Paradise (1994)
Nicolas Cage as Bill Firpo
Despite boasting a talented cast including Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz, and Dana Carvey as three hapless brothers, the Christmas crime comedy Trapped in Paradise was one of the most forgettable entries in Cage’s filmography. With a story involving the Firpo brother’s wayward plans to rob a bank on Christmas Eve, Trapped in Paradise boasted a few laughs but was so predictably uninspired that it failed to make any impact. This was a box office failure for a reason and best avoided by all except Cage completionists.
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Trapped in Paradise is a 1994 comedy film directed by George Gallo. It stars Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz, and Dana Carvey as three brothers who plan to rob a bank in the small town of Paradise, Pennsylvania, only to find themselves stuck there due to a snowstorm. The film explores themes of redemption and family amidst their comedic misadventures in the holiday season.
Director George Gallo Release Date December 2, 1994 Writers George Gallo Cast Nicolas Cage , Richard B. Shull , Jon Lovitz , Dana Carvey , Jack Heller , Mike Steiner , Greg Ellwand , Kirk Dunn , Blanca Jansuzian , Florence Stanley , Cherie Ewing , Jeff Levine , Sandra Myers , Frank Berardino , Mabel Character(s) Bill Firpo , Father Ritter , Dave Firpo , Alvin Firpo , Chief Parole Officer , Monty Dealer , Cop #1 , Cop #2 , Shopkeeper , Ma Firpo , Woman in Restaurant , Man in Restaurant , Diner #1 , Diner #4 , Merlin Main Genre Comedy Expand
17 Snake Eyes (1998)
Nicolas Cage as Detective Rick Santoro
While the idea of Nicolas Cage teaming with the legendary Scarface director Brian de Palma sounded ingenious, the resulting film was less than stellar. Snake Eyes cast Cage as a detective investigating a political assassination at a boxing match in Atlantic City that had very little to offer in terms of originality or engagement. Snake Eyes was a stylish thriller that featured an interesting performance from Cage; however, the talents of its actors and director felt wildly underutilized.
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Snake Eyes, directed by Brian De Palma, is a suspense thriller starring Nicolas Cage as a corrupt Atlantic City cop who witnesses an assassination during a boxing match. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of conspiracy and deceit, challenging his loyalty and morality. The film also features performances by Gary Sinise and Carla Gugino, and showcases De Palma’s signature style and craftsmanship in building tension.
Director Brian De Palma Release Date August 7, 1998 Writers Brian De Palma , David Koepp Cast Nicolas Cage , Gary Sinise , John Heard , Carla Gugino , Stan Shaw , Kevin Dunn , Michael Rispoli , Joel Fabiani , Luis Guzman , David Anthony Higgins , Mike Starr , Tamara Tunie , Chip Zien , Michaella Bassey , Paul Joseph Bernardo , Jernard Burks , Mark Camacho , Desmond Campbell , Jean-Paul Chartrand , Chip Chuipka , Deano Clavet Character(s) Rick Santoro , Commander Kevin Dunne , Gilbert Powell , Julia Costello , Lincoln Tyler , Lou Logan , Jimmy George , Charles Kirkland , Cyrus , Ned Campbell , Walt McGahn , Anthea , Mickey Alter , Tyler’s Party Girl #2 , Casino Security #1 , Tyler’s Bodyguard , C.J. , Arena Security , Ring Announcer , Zeitz Main Genre Thriller Expand
16 Fire Birds (1990)
Nicolas Cage as CW2 Jake Preston
Fire Birds was just one of countless Top Gun ripoffs that failed to live up to the lofty expectations set by the iconic Tom Cruise movie. With Cage as Jake Preston, Fire Birds involved helicopter pilots training to battle a drug cartel in South America, a disappointing romantic subplot, and a serious lack of urgency. Although the strong visuals stopped Fire Birds from taking a total nose-dive, it just felt like an unoriginal and extended advertisement for impressionable young viewers to consider joining the U.S. Army.
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Fire Birds is a 1990 action-adventure film directed by David Green. The movie stars Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sean Young and follows an elite team of U.S. Army helicopter pilots tasked with taking down a powerful drug cartel in South America. The film focuses on the intense training, complex missions, and personal dynamics within the team as they strive to overcome both internal and external challenges.
Director David Green Release Date May 25, 1990 Writers tep Tyner , John K. Swensson , Paul F. Edwards Cast Nicolas Cage , Tommy Lee Jones , Sean Young , Bryan Kestner , Dale Dye Character(s) Jake Preston , Brad Little , Billie Lee Guthries , Breaker , A.K. McNeil Main Genre Action Expand
15 Kiss Of Death (1995)
Nicolas Cage as Little Junior Brown
Kiss of Death was a worthy film noir remake of the original 1947 film that maintained the essential character dynamics of its story while updating it for the 1990s. Released in the same year as Nicolas Cage’s Oscar-winning performances in Leaving Las Vegas, this was yet another testament to his skills as a scene-stealing actor of great skill. As the psychotic mobster Little Junior Brown, Kiss of Death was a prime example of Cage’s unique style that exemplified why he’s built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable performers.
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Kiss of Death is a crime thriller directed by Barbet Schroeder, starring David Caruso, Samuel L. Jackson, and Nicolas Cage. Released in 1995, the film follows ex-convict Jimmy Kilmartin as he navigates the dangerous criminal underworld after reluctantly re-entering it to help a police investigation. The plot intensifies as alliances shift and Jimmy seeks redemption while protecting his family.
Director Barbet Schroeder Release Date April 21, 1995 Writers Eleazar Lipsky , Ben Hecht , Charles Lederer , Richard Price Cast David Caruso , Samuel L. Jackson , Nicolas Cage , Helen Hunt , Kathryn Erbe , Stanley Tucci , Michael Rapaport , Ving Rhames , Philip Baker Hall , Anthony Heald , Angel David , John Costelloe , Lindsay J. Wrinn Character(s) Jimmy Kilmartin , Calvin Hart , Little Junior Brown , Bev Kilmartin , Rosie Kilmartin , Frank Zioli , Ronnie Gannon , Omar , Big Junior Brown , Jack Gold , J.J. , Cleary , Corinna as a Toddler Main Genre Crime Expand
14 Amos & Andrew (1993)
Nicolas Cage as Amos Odell
Nicolas Cage and Samuel L. Jackson teamed up for the underrated buddy comedy Amos & Andrew. With Jackson as a wealthy playwright who was mistaken by police for a thief and Cage as the real criminal who the cops brought in to try to cover up their racist mistake, Amos & Andrew was a subtle social commentary full of clever dialogue and some great onscreen chemistry. While the class consciousness and racial themes of Amos & Andrew were sometimes awkwardly juxtaposed with sitcom-style comedic sequences, this was also part of the charm of this forgotten gem of 1990s action moves.
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Amos & Andrew is a comedy film directed by E. Max Frye. The movie stars Samuel L. Jackson as Andrew Sterling, a successful African American playwright, and Nicolas Cage as Amos Odell, a bumbling white man hired to rob Sterling’s house to cover up a botched police operation. The film explores issues of race, prejudice, and misunderstanding, set against a backdrop of comedic events and mistaken identities.
Director E. Max Fry Release Date March 5, 1993 Writers E. Max Fry Cast Nicolas Cage , Samuel L. Jackson , Dabney Coleman , Michael Lerner , Margaret Colin Character(s) Amos Odell , Andrew Sterling , Cecil Tolliver , Phil Gillman , Judy Gillman Main Genre Comedy Expand
13 Zandalee (1991)
Nicolas Cage as Johnny Collins
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Although Nicolas Cage’s straight-to-video erotic thriller Zandalee received negative reviews upon release, looking back on it today, it has all the tenets of a classic Cage guilty pleasure. With a strong supporting cast including Steve Buscemi and Marisa Tomei, as well as newcomer Erika Anderson in a spellbinding performance as Zandalee Martin, this story of illicit affairs and criminal behavior was a hilariously campy romantic tragedy. With plenty of steamy action and a toxic love triangle, Zandalee was a lot of fun and didn’t pretend to be more than that.
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Zandalee is a dramatic film directed by Sam Pillsbury, featuring Nicolas Cage as the free-spirited artist Johnny Collins and Judge Reinhold as his friend Thierry Martin, who is struggling with personal issues. The movie delves into a complex love triangle that upends the lives of the characters involved, set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans. The film also stars Erika Anderson as Zandalee, who becomes entangled in Johnny and Thierry’s tumultuous relationship.
Director Sam Pillsbury Release Date July 18, 1991 Writers Mari Kornhauser Cast Nicolas Cage , Erika Anderson , Judge Reinhold , Joe Pantoliano , Viveca Lindfors , Steve Buscemi , Marisa Tomei , Aaron Neville , ian abercrombie , Jo-El Sonnier , Newell Alexander , Blaise Delacroix Character(s) Johnny Collins , Zandalee Martin , Thierry Martin , Gerri , Tatta , OPP Man , Remy , Jack , Louis Medina , Bartender , Allen Calhoun , Pepe Main Genre Thriller Expand
12 City Of Angels (1998)
Nicolas Cage as Seth
As a loose remake of Wim Wender’s West German classic Wings of Desire, City of Angels casts Nicolas Cage as an angel falling in love with a mortal woman and wishing to be human. While it lacked the intense emotion and philosophical depth of Wender’s original, City of Angels was a melodramatic story that shamelessly aimed to tug on viewers’ heartstrings and was highly effective for those willing to give themselves over to it. City of Angels was a truly love-it-or-hate kind of movie that featured some great onscreen chemistry between Cage and his co-star Meg Ryan.
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City of Angels is a romantic fantasy drama directed by Brad Silberling. Starring Nicolas Cage as Seth, an angel who falls in love with Maggie, a heart surgeon played by Meg Ryan, the film explores the intersection of celestial and human experiences. Seth faces a profound decision as their worlds converge. The film, set in Los Angeles, is known for its evocative portrayal of love and choice.
Director Brad Silberling Release Date April 10, 1998 Writers Wim Wenders , Peter Handke , Richard Reitinger , Dana Stevens Cast Nicolas Cage , Meg Ryan , Andre Braugher , Dennis Franz , Colm Feore , Robin Bartlett , Joanna Merlin , Sarah Dampf , Rhonda Dotson , Nigel Gibbs , John Putch , Lauri Johnson , Christian Aubert , Jay Patterson , Shishir Kurup , Brian Markinson , Hector Velasquez , Marlene Kanter , Bernard White , Dan Desmond , Deirdre O’Connell , Kim Murphy , Chad Lindberg Character(s) Seth , Dr. Maggie Rice , Cassiel , Nathaniel Messinger , Jordan Ferris , Anne , Teresa Messinger , Susan , Susan’s Mother , Doctor , Man in Car , Woman in Car , Foreign Visitor in Car , Air Traffic Controller , Jimmy , Anesthesiologist , Tom , Surgical Fellow , Scrub Nurse , Circulating Nurse #1 , Circulating Nurse #2 , Mr. Balford , Mrs. Balford , Balford’s Daughter , Balford’s Son Main Genre Drama Expand
11 Guarding Tess (1994)
Nicolas Cage as Agent Doug Chesnic
While pairing Nicolas Cage with the legendary cinematic icon Shirley MacLaine may seem like an unusual combination at first glance, upon further inspection, it was a match made in heaven. With incredible on-screen chemistry together, Cage played the Secret Service agent tasked with protecting the former First Lady, played by MacLaine. Along the way, the pair develop a powerful bond in a movie that showcased Cage’s talents in pure comedies and was yet another example of MacLaine’s star power, even as she entered her later years.
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Guarding Tess is a comedy-drama film directed by Hugh Wilson, starring Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine. Set in a small town in Ohio, the film follows Secret Service agent Doug Chesnic, assigned to protect former First Lady Tess Carlisle. Despite their clashing personalities and Tess’s insistence on bending the rules, an unexpected bond develops between the two as they navigate numerous challenges and reveal deeper layers of their complex relationship.
Director Hugh Wilson Release Date March 11, 1994 Writers Hugh Wilson , PJ Torokvei Cast Shirley MacLaine , Nicolas Cage , Austin Pendleton , Edward Albert , James Rebhorn , Richard Griffiths , John Roselius , David Graf , Don Yesso , James Lally , Brant von Hoffman , Harry Lennix , Susan Blommaert , Dale Dye , James Handy , Stephen S. Chen , Katie O’Hare , Mark Conway , David L. King Character(s) Tess Carlisle , Doug Chesnic , Earl , Barry Carlisle , Howard Shaeffer , Frederick , Tom Bahlor , Lee Danielson , Ralph Buoncristiani , Joe Spector , Bob Hutcherson , Kenny Young , Kimberly Cannon , Charles Ivy , Neal Carlo , Jimmy , Barbara , Caleb Harrison , Derrick Hastings Main Genre Comedy Expand
10 Honeymoon In Vegas (1992)
Nicolas Cage as Jack Singer
Honeymoon in Vegas was a Nicolas Cage rom-com in which he played Jack Singer, a private detective who promised his mother on her deathbed that he would never get married. However, this promise tested his relationship with Betsy Nolan Singer (Sarah Jessica Parker), and even though the two decided to tie the knot, a $65,000 gambling debt meant he was forced to allow another man to spend the weekend with his fiance. This outrageous screwball comedy kept things light and breezy throughout and was an enjoyable showcase of Cage’s strengths as a comedic leading man.
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Honeymoon In Vegas is a comedy film directed by Andrew Bergman, starring Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker. The movie follows a private investigator who hesitates to commit to marriage but faces unforeseen complications during a trip to Las Vegas. As events unfold, he must navigate comedic obstacles in a high-stakes environment.
Director Andrew Bergman Release Date August 28, 1992 Writers Andrew Bergman Cast James Caan , Nicolas Cage , Sarah Jessica Parker , Pat Morita , Johnny Williams , John Capodice , Robert Costanzo , Anne Bancroft , Peter Boyle , Burton Gilliam , Brent Hinkley , Dean Hallo , Seymour Cassel , Jerry Tarkanian , Keone Young , Danny Kamekona , John McMahon , Lisa Ann Poggi , Ben Stein , Teddy Bergman Character(s) Tommy Korman , Jack Singer , Betsy Nolan / Donna Korman , Mahi Mahi , Johnny Sandwich , Sally Molars , Sidney Tomashefsky , Bea Singer , Chief Orman , Roy Bacon – Elvis Impersonator , Vern Poole , Lyle Davis , Tony Cataracts , Sid Feder , Eddie Wong , Niko , Chris Korman , Laura Korman , Walter , David – Judy’s Son Main Genre Romance Expand
9 It Could Happen To You (1994)
Nicolas Cage as Charlie Lang
Nicolas Cage played a New York cop who half-jokingly promised his waitress that if he won the lottery, he’d share the winnings with her in It Could Happen to You. While this seemed like it had more than a one-in-a-million chance of happening, it actually came true, and Charlie Lang was forced to give up half of his $4 million cash winnings to a woman he’d only just met. Inspired by a real news story, It Could Happen to You had a charmingly unique concept that made it stand out as Cage’s best comedy of the 1990s.
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It Could Happen to You is a romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Bergman. Nicolas Cage stars as a New York City police officer who, unable to tip a waitress played by Bridget Fonda, promises her half of any future lottery winnings. When he wins, complications ensue as he struggles with newfound wealth and relationships. The film explores themes of generosity, integrity, and the impact of unexpected fortune.
Director Andrew Bergman Release Date July 29, 1994 Writers Jane Anderson Cast Nicolas Cage , Bridget Fonda , Rosie Perez , Wendell Pierce , Isaac Hayes , Víctor Rojas , Seymour Cassel , Stanley Tucci Main Genre Romance
8 8MM (1999)
Nicolas Cage as Tom Welles
The dark thriller 8MM saw Nicolas Cage play a private detective investigating the sinister world of snuff films who encountered a sadistic tape of a man brutalizing and torturing women. With a talented cast including Joaquin Phoenix and James Gandolfini, 8MM was a return to form for director Joel Schumacher after the failure of Batman & Robin that may be too sadist and heartbreakingly cynical for some viewers. However, 8MM was also a highly effective look at depravity and the deepest recesses of twisted morality in this world, where Cage represented the last remnants of mankind’s better nature.
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8MM is a psychological thriller directed by Joel Schumacher. Nicolas Cage stars as Tom Welles, a private investigator who is hired to uncover the truth behind a disturbing snuff film. As he delves deeper into the dark underworld of illicit pornography, Welles faces moral and physical dangers, challenging his perception of reality.
Director Joel Schumacher Release Date February 26, 1999 Studio(s) Columbia Pictures Distributor(s) Columbia Pictures Writers Andrew Kevin Walker Cast Nicolas Cage , Joaquin Phoenix , James Gandolfini , Peter Stormare , Anthony Heald Runtime 123 minutes Budget $40 Million Main Genre Thriller Expand
7 Red Rock West (1993)
Nicolas Cage as Michael Williams
The neo-noir Western Red Rock West is a real contender for Nicolas Cage’s most underappreciated film that, despite boasting a whopping 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, rarely gets discussed alongside his best-known work. As a well-acted, incredibly smart, and over-the-top thriller, Red Rock West explored a drifter being mistaken for a hitman in a rural town, only for the real hitman to later emerge. With a desolate desert setting, a rich atmosphere, and fantastic performances from Cage and Dennis Hooper, Red Rock West has been laying dormant, just waiting to be rediscovered by a new audience.
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Red Rock West is a neo-noir thriller directed by John Dahl, featuring Nicolas Cage as Michael Williams, a drifter in need of employment. Mistaken for a hitman, he becomes embroiled in a web of deception, with the town’s inhabitants, including J.T. Walsh’s Wayne and Lara Flynn Boyle’s Suzanne, further complicating matters. The film explores themes of identity and morality, set in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest.
Director John Dahl Release Date April 8, 1994 Writers John Dahl , Rick Dahl Cast Nicolas Cage , Dennis Hopper , Lara Flynn Boyle , J.T. Walsh , Timothy Carhart , Dan Shor , Dwight Yoakam , Craig Reay Runtime 98 Minutes Main Genre Drama Expand
6 Con Air (1997)
Nicolas Cage as Cameron Poe
The year 1997 was an incredible time for the action movie career of Nicolas Cage, as it was jam-packed with three now legendary performances. Perhaps the most outrageous of these was Cameron Poe in Con Air, a paroled criminal caught in the middle of an airplane hijacking while being transferred. While Con Air didn’t win any awards for believability, it was one of the most high-octane action movies ever made and was a non-stop thrill ride categorized by style and wit.
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Con-Air is a 1990s action crime-thriller starring Nicholas Cage as former U.S. Ranger turned to convict Cameron Poe. Poe, in an act of self-defense and passion, is court-martialed for accidentally killing the man he protected his wife from. Having served his time and achieving Parole, Poe is on his way home with one problem – the transport plane he’s on has been hijacked by several dangerous convicts, led by one of the worst in the United States.
Director Simon West Release Date June 5, 1997 Studio(s) 20th Century Distributor(s) 20th Century Writers Scott Rosenberg Cast John Cusack , Dave Chappelle , Ving Rhames , John Malkovich , Steve Buscemi , Nicolas Cage Runtime 115 minutes Budget $75 million Expand
5 Wild At Heart (1990)
Nicolas Cage as Sailor
Writer and director David Lynch won the Palme d’Or at Cannes for his strange and surreal romantic crime drama Wild at Heart. With Nicolas Cage playing Sailor, one of the most unique and idiosyncratic characters in a career packed with unusual roles, the actor’s over-the-top mannerisms were perfectly suited to Lynch’s dreamlike sensibilities. Although Wild at Heart received mixed reviews upon release, its reputation has only grown in the year since. Now, its strange characters and sexually charged energy have made it one of Lynch’s most fun films, with Cage acting as the perfect vessel for its unique energy.
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Wild at Heart is a 1990 film directed by David Lynch, based on the novel by Barry Gifford. The story follows Sailor Ripley, played by Nicolas Cage, and Lula Pace Fortune, played by Laura Dern, as they embark on a violent and surreal road trip across the American South. The film intertwines elements of romance, crime, and dark fantasy, earning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Director David Lynch Release Date August 17, 1990 Writers Barry Gifford , David Lynch Cast Nicolas Cage , Laura Dern , Willem Dafoe , J.E. Freeman , Crispin Glover , Diane Ladd , Calvin Lockhart , Isabella Rossellini , Harry Dean Stanton , Grace Zabriskie , Sherilyn Fenn , Marvin Kaplan , William Morgan Sheppard , David Patrick Kelly , Freddie Jones , John Lurie , Jack Nance , Pruitt Taylor Vince , Gregg Dandridge , Glenn Walker Harris Jr. , Frances Bay , Blair Bruce Bever Runtime 125 Minutes Main Genre Crime Expand
4 The Rock (1996)
Nicolas Cage as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
The Rock was perhaps director Michael Bay’s greatest movie, as its over-the-top nature perfectly encapsulated everything that was great about his unique action movie-making style. With Nicolas Cage as the FBI agent, Dr. Stanley Goodspeed, The Rock involved a rogue general threatening to unleash rockets filled with nerve gas upon San Francisco, along with tourists being held hostage on Alcatraz Island. This first-rate action thriller kept the intensity high throughout and was a firm showcase of not only Nicolas Cage’s action hero credentials but also co-star Sean Connery’s undeniable charisma.
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The Rock is a 1996 action film from director Michael Bay. The story revolves around a chemist named Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) and John Mason (Sean Connery), an ex-con who escaped from Alcatraz, who are tasked to lead a counterstrike to protect San Francisco from a lethal nerve gas attack.
Director Michael Bay Release Date June 7, 1996 Studio(s) Disney Distributor(s) Disney Writers Mark Rosner , David Weisberg , Douglas Cook Cast John C. McGinley , Sean Connery , David Morse , Nicolas Cage , Michael Biehn , William Forsythe , Vanessa Marcil , Ed Harris , Tony Todd , John Spencer Runtime 136 minutes Budget $75 million Expand
3 Bringing Out The Dead (1999)
Nicolas Cage as Frank Pierce
Despite Bringing Out the Dead failing at the box office, this intense movie starring Nicolas Cage as a depressed, insomniac, and burnt-out New York paramedic stood as one of Martin Scorsese’s most underrated movies. With a screenplay by the Taxi Driver and Raging Bull writer Paul Schrader, this highly atmospheric pontification on compassion and the absurd, outrageous, and ethereal experiences of ambulance drivers was highly misunderstood upon release. Cage himself even called Bringing Out the Dead one of the best movies he’s ever made in a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone.
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Released in 1999, Bringing Out the Dead is a crime-drama film by director Martin Scorsese. New York paramedic Frank Pierce suffers trauma after failing to save a teenager one night during an emergency call, leading to a fractured state of mind. During another emergency run, Frank discovers a dangerous drug is on the streets, which leads to a chaotic and dangerous string of three nights tied to the same narcotic.
Director Martin Scorsese Release Date October 22, 1999 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures , Touchstone Pictures , Scott Rudin Productions Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers Joe Connelly , Paul Schrader Cast Nicolas Cage , Patricia Arquette , John Goodman , Ving Rhames , Tom Sizemore Runtime 121 Minutes Budget $32 Million Main Genre Thriller Where To Stream Pluto TV Expand
2 Face/Off (1997)
Nicolas Cage as Castor Troy/Sean Archer
When it comes to Nicolas Cage action movies, it’s impossible to top the over-the-top absurdity and high-octane, action-packed fun of Face/Off. This action classic saw Cage literally swapping faces with his co-star John Travolta in an intense game of cat and mouse that saw him play both the hero and the villain of the same movie. Face/Off featured highly stylized violent action sequences from director John Woo and two sternly committed lead performances that meant it stood as perhaps the greatest action movie of the 1990s.
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John Travolta and Nicolas Cage star in Face/Off as Sean Archer and Castor Troy, an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo a face transplant surgery to assume each other’s identities. The 1997 action thriller is directed by famous Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo.
Director John Woo Release Date June 27, 1997 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures , Disney Writers Michael Colleary , Mike Werb Cast Alessandro Nivola , Gina Gershon , Nicolas Cage , John Travolta , Joan Allen Runtime 138 minutes Budget $80 million Expand
1 Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson
Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his deeply effective performance as the raging alcoholic with a death wish, Ben Sanderson, in Leaving Las Vegas. As a truly shocking and terribly sad depiction of a Hollywood screenwriter determined to drink himself to death, Leaving Las Vegas became a dark love story when Ben found comfort awith a prostitute, played by Elisabeth Shue, as together they softened the pain of their suffering. With intense humanity and a truly passionate performance, anyone who questions Nicolas Cage’s acting skills will immediately be silenced by the power of Leaving Las Vegas.
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Leaving Las Vegas is a drama directed by Mike Figgis, featuring Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic screenwriter who decides to drink himself to death in Las Vegas. Elisabeth Shue stars as Sera, a prostitute who forms a complex relationship with Ben. The film explores themes of addiction, despair, and human connection.
Director Mike Figgis Release Date February 9, 1996 Cast Nicolas Cage , Elisabeth Shue , Julian Sands , Richard Lewis
Source: Rolling Stone