A down and out alcoholic travels to Las Vegas to kill himself with alcohol. There he is befriended by a prostitute who gives him not the will to live, but the respect to die.

Two wonderful performances drive this film. It's not a happy story but the themes of human frailty, self-respect, and dignity come shining through the drunken, depressing episodes. One of the best movies of the year and it could easily become one of your favorites.

Cage took home a Best Actor Oscar for this film.

Directed by Mike Figgis.