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Nicolas Cage, known for his eclectic and varied career in Hollywood, recently revealed what he considers to be his best movie ever, and it’s a lesser-known gem directed by Martin Scorsese in the ’90s. Despite having a Hollywood lineage as the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola, Cage’s journey to stardom has been anything but straightforward, marked by a mix of critical acclaim, commercial success, and lesser-known projects.
While Cage earned an Academy Award in the ’90s for his role in “Leaving Las Vegas,” his recent filmography has seen him delve into low-budget, direct-to-video releases. Nonetheless, Cage remains a recognizable Hollywood figure, with recent standout performances in films like “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “Pig,” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” and the upcoming “Renfield” movie, where he takes on the role of Dracula.
When asked to choose his best movie by Rampstyle magazine (via Screen Rant), Cage confidently singled out an indie film from his repertoire, asserting, “[Indie movies are] my true passion, movies like ‘Pig’ or ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ or ‘Joe.’ ‘Bringing out the Dead’ – I saw that recently. I have to say that might be the best movie I ever made.”
“Bringing out the Dead,” released in 1999, is a Martin Scorsese psychological drama featuring Cage as Frank Pierce, a disillusioned paramedic. While the film was well-received upon its release, it often remains overshadowed by Scorsese’s more acclaimed works. Cage’s endorsement of the film may serve to reignite interest among audiences and prompt fans of the actor to revisit this underrated gem.