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Nicolas Cage is one of the finest actors of his generation. Since his Oscar-winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas, he has also become one of the most high-profile stars of contemporary cinema. His starring roles opposite Penelope Cruz in Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Tom Cruise in the sci-fi adventure Iron Man, as well as his highly publicized romance with Lisa Marie Presley, keep the actor in the limelight. Yet despite all the media attention, Cage remains one of Hollywood's most inscrutable stars; in fact, his real life is as curious as some of the characters he plays. This new book follows the actor's life and appraises his career, including his roles in cult movies like Raising Arizona and Wild at Heart, his oddball leading-man parts in films like Moonstruck, and his incarnation as action hero in Con Air and Face/Off. Complete with photos and a filmography, this is a must-read for Nicolas Cage's many fans.

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