Nicolas Cage Seeks Revenge In The Old Way Trailer
Acclaimed actor Nicolas Cage seeks old-fashioned revenge in the new trailer for his new action-packed western. The grandson of famed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Cage began his career in the early 1980s in the comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High and went on to star in such hits as Rising Arizona, Moonstrike and Get Out of Las Vegas." Unfortunately, in the mid-2000s, the actor found himself in dire financial straits, owing over $14 million in tax returns to the IRS. Since then, he has played several roles in films of varying quality. However, in recent years, Cage has been able to return to the top thanks to performances in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call, New Orleans, Pig, and a self -absorbed version of the great talent.
Saban Films (via People ) has released a trailer for the action-packed western The Old Way. Age of C stars Colton Briggs, a cold-blooded killer trying to lead a quiet life with his family. After a criminal kills his wife, Colton teams up with his 12-year-old daughter to get revenge on the criminals. Check out the trailer for The Old Way below.
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With several notable roles in relatively recent independent films, including action horror Mandy , Lovecraftian thriller Out of Place and Michael Sarnosky 's acclaimed Pig , Cage's career looks as strong as ever. The actor's next film is Butcher's Crossing , the only western in the actor's long career. Based on the novel of the same name by John Edward Williams, Cage plays Miller, a skilled climber who leads a dangerous buffalo hunting expedition through the desert. Although the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, no release date has yet been set.
For the last time since drama, Cage has comedy. Lego Batman director Chris McKay will play Count Dracula in Renfield. Cage also starred in the comedy Dream Script , starring Michael Cera, Tim Meadows and Julianne Nicholson.
For 30 years, Cage's career has remained steady: he's produced incredible reviews, received several prestigious association nominations, and won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas . His unique and unconventional approach to his characters results in shows that stand out from others. Although some of his films received unfavorable reviews from critics and fans alike, Cage continued to challenge himself throughout his career, taking his career in new directions. When Cage embarks on a new genre, the old ways seem to be no different.
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Source: Saban Films (via People), IGN