Nicolas Cage Uncertain About Payment for Oscar-Winning Role in 'Leaving Las Vegas'

Despite the film's success and a significant career boost, Cage and director Mike Figgis may not have been compensated.

Nicolas Cage and director Mike Figgis likely were not paid for their work on the critically acclaimed film 'Leaving Las Vegas,' despite its success.
Cage, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his role, expressed indifference about the lack of payment, emphasizing the importance of the role to his career.
'Leaving Las Vegas' grossed $32 million worldwide, yet claims persist that it never went into profit, according to Figgis and the studio, Lumiere Pictures.
Following the film's success, both Cage and Figgis saw significant advancements in their careers, with Cage commanding salaries of $20 million per film.
Despite the payment controversy, Cage considers retiring from acting, aiming to leave on a high note after a few more projects.