Nicolas Cage recently discussed a “dark” period when he was in debt due to a failed real estate investment.
Cage is $6 million in debt but says he has never declared bankruptcy. The actor shared that he has this “pride thing” where he wants to work through anything.
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Nicolas Cage Goes Through ‘Dark’ Times
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follow People magazinethe “Ghost Rider” actor, 59, recalled a difficult time in his life when he was $6 million in debt due to bad investments.
During his appearance at CBS News’ On “60 Minutes,” Cage said at the time, a real estate investment he was involved in had gone wrong because of the market crash.
“I overinvested in real estate. The real estate market crashed, and I couldn’t get out in time,” Cage explained, adding, “I paid them all, but it was about $6 million. I never filed for bankruptcy.”
The host, Sharyn Alfonsi, stated, “That must have been a dark period for you,” She answered in the affirmative, sharing how working in a movie role “no doubt” helped her get through it.
“Work has always been my guardian angel. It may not be a blue chip, but it still works,” he said.
Nicolas Cage Defends Direct-to-Video Movies
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In recent years, Cage has starred in several medium-budget, straight-to-video films that have received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
However, Cage has defended his choice to work on the project, stating that he enjoys creative freedom and cares about it. “Even if the movie is bad, they know I don’t phone it in, that I care every time,” he said.
In an interview with GQ in 2022, Cage said, “When I make four movies a year, back to back, I still have to find something in it to give it my all. They don’t work, all of them. Some are great, like Mandy, but some don’t make it.”
He added, “But I never called it, so if there’s a misconception, that’s it. That I did it and didn’t care. I cared.”
Cage has always been known for his unconventional choices in roles and projects, and it seems his work in direct-to-video films is just another example of his willingness to take risks and try new things.
His 5 Best Movies of All Time
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In a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the host asked Cage to list the top five films he’s worked on.
follow Many peopleThe actor’s top 5 movies are, Pig (2021), Mandy (2018), Bringing Out the Dead (1999), Bad Lieutenant (2009), and Joe (2013).
“I’ll start with ‘Pig,’ that’s my favorite movie I’ve ever made,” Cage said. “I love ‘Mandy,’ the Panos movie [Cosmatos] directed. I love ‘Bringing Out the Dead,’ directed by Martin Scorsese. I love Bad Lieutenant by Werner Herzog. I love the movie ‘Joe,’ directed by David Gordon Green.”
Colbert called Cage out on one of his favorites he left behind, “Face/Off.”
Cage said, “Oh, I really like that one. I like ‘Face/Death.’ What’s interesting about ‘Face/Off’ —and I can say ‘Vampire’s Kiss.’ ‘Vampire’s Kiss’ is a small film I made where I can explore my more abstract dreams with a film performance.”
Nicolas Cage Regrets Eating A Live Cockroach In ‘Vampire’s Kiss’
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The actor spoke to Yahoo! Entertainment about his regrets over the unusual stunt he performed in “Vampire’s Kiss,” where he ate a live cockroach.
“I won’t do it again,” the actor told the news outlet. “I’m sorry I did it at all.”
“Vampire’s Kiss” is a 1988 horror comedy film directed by Robert Bierman and starring Nicolas Cage as Peter Loew, a New York literary agent who becomes convinced he is a vampire after a one-night stand with a woman he believes is a vampire. .
The film follows Peter’s descent into madness as he struggles to overcome his newfound vampiric tendencies and the fact that no one around him seems to believe him.
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