FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982, COMEDY)

This was Nic's first film. A big disappointment, his part was cut. You do however get to see him standing in the background behind the counter at The All-American Burger. Nic appears in the credits as "Brad's Bud".

RUMBLE FISH (1983, DRAMA)

Nic decided to take a small part in this film after his big bummer in "Fast Times". This was one of his Uncle Francis' movies, and well, it wasn't that good.

VALLEY GIRL (1983, COMEDY)

Nicolas first used the name Cage in this movie. He plays a young, Hollywood, punk-rocker.

RACING WITH THE MOON (1984, DRAMA)

This movie is about two friends wasting their time, waiting to get drafted in the WWII. Very Fun Movie.

THE COTTON CLUB (1984, DRAMA)

This is also a film directed by Nicolas's Uncle Francis. Nicolas plays an overjealous gangster, it's an ok movie, you may not want to waste your time with it.

BIRDY (1984, DRAMA)

Great movie! This movie is about a vietnam vet trying to help his friend and himself recover from war trama.

PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED (1986, COMEDY/DRAMA)

Nicolas plays the high-school husband of a young girl who feels she got married too young. At their prom, she has a near death experience. Good movie with a happy ending, however, Cage did take a lot of heat from the critics for the way in which he played this character.

THE BOY IN BLUE (1986, DRAMA)

Let's just say this movie sucks. It's only worth seeing if you want to see a muscle bound Nicolas.

RAISING ARIZONA (1987, COMEDY)

This is one of Nic's best. He plays an ex-con trying to settle down. Too bad he kidnapped a baby first. Very clever movie.

MOONSTRUCK (1987, ROMANTIC COMEDY)

Cage changed his character a bit in this movie. He plays a baker who's out of love until he meets the character played by Cher. This movie is a must see!!!!!

NEVER ON TUESDAY (1988)

Nicolas starred in this movie uncredited. From what I understand, it was a very minor role.

VAMPIRES KISS (1989, COMEDY)

Nicolas plays a New-Yorker who completely loses his mind. And for all of you fans who like to be grossed out, Cage eats a live COCKROACH in this one.

ZANDALEE (1990, DRAMA)

In this movie, Nic dances with the judge, curses in church, and on and on. You may like it, you may not.

WILD AT HEART (1990, ROMANTIC DRAMA)

This is a must see. Nic and Laura play two lovers, and, well, you'll just have to see it to believe it.

TIME TO KILL (1990, DRAMA)

Great film about an Italian soldier trying to fight his way through the war and get home.

FIREBIRDS (1990, ACTION)

It's an ok movie if you're into some action. It's kinda funny at some parts even though it's not supposed to be.

RED ROCK WEST (1992, THRILLER)

A pretty good movie. Nicolas plays a guy who is mistaken for a hit man. Nic's character is in need of some money, so he go's along with it. All is going ok, then bang, he falls in love with the woman he's supposed to kill.

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS (1992, COMEDY)

This movie is about a guy who loses his wife in a gamble, and the rest of the movie he trys to get her back. It's a pretty good movie and very funny.

DEADFALL (1993, COMEDY)

This movie was directed by Nicolas's brother, Christopher. Nic is pretty funny in this one (not to mention his fake nose). It's a pretty good movie if you are someone who would like a laugh here or there.

AMOS AND ANDREW (1993, COMEDY)

Nic plays a house robber who takes a guy hostage. I don't know, but I think this movie was supposed to be racist or something, oh well, it's a pretty good movie.

TRAPPED IN PARADISE (1994, COMEDY)

Pretty much in a nutshell, this movie is about three brothers that are bank robbers. Oh, well, if you must, go and see it, but I don't recommend it.

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU (1994, ROMANTIC COMEDY)

Good Movie. It's just one of those funny movies that everyone likes. Nic's character is real sweet, and very enjoyable. It's about fate that could happen even to you!

GUARDING TESS (1994, COMEDY)

Nic plays a secret service agent protecting a widower. A funny movie that's a must see.

KISS OF DEATH (1995, DRAMA)

Nicolas Cage plays a New York gangster. His character could have been a little more freakish, but all and all, it was a great movie.

LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995, DRAMA)

Nicolas plays an alcoholic that moves to Vegas from Las Angeles to drink himself to death. He moves from a hotel into a great, big house after meeting a hooker, Sera. Has a sad ending, but it's a must see.

THE ROCK (1996, ACTION)

This movie was terrific. Cage plays a chemical scientist who is hired to disarm some nukes, along with several other men. Nic did great, and his character is very likeable.

CON AIR (1997, ACTION)

Nicolas plays a guy hitching a ride home after 8 years behind bars for accidently killing a guy while defending his pregnant wife. This was a great movie, and you just have to love Nic's long hair and Southern accent.

FACE/OFF (1998, ACTION)

Megan's favorite Nicolas Cage movie. This movie is definately a must see. Nicolas plays a terrorist who is being chased by Travolta. Great action and great fun.

CITY OF ANGELS (1998, ROMANCE/DRAMA)

If you like weepy love stories, this is the movie for you. It will have you crying for a week! This is a great, yet sad, movie about an angel who falls in love with a heart surgeon. The chemistry between Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan was exellent, a must see!

SNAKE EYES (1998, ACTION)

A sleazy detective is at a boxing match and finds himself caught up in an assassination plot. The plot is very weak, but Nic's role in the movie is definately worth the price of admission. He is outstanding!

8MM (1999, DRAMA)

A widow finds a pornographic 8mm film reel in her late husband's vault and hires a detective (played by Nicolas) to investigate the orgin of the tape and to find out if a murder depicted on the tape is real or not.

BRINGING OUT THE DEAD (1999, DRAMA)

Cage will play a burned out paramedic who starts coming unglued after one of his patients dies. His wife, Patricia, will star in it also.

GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS (2000, ACTION)

Randall "Memphis" Raines has been 'retired' from his days of car stealing for six years, until his brother Kip gets into some trouble. The man that Kip worked for demanded that Memphis steal 50 cars in 4 days or he will kill his brother. Since Memphis has no choice he calls on his old gang. Together they come up with an elaborate scheme to steal all 50 cars in one night. However, Detective Roland Castlebeck is onto them and has been after Memphis for years. He sees this as his chance to finally catch Memphis.

THE FAMILY MAN (2000, ROMANTIC COMEDY)

Jack Campbell is a single, wealthy Wall Street trader living the high life in New York City. All that magically changes one morning when he wakes up in a suburban New Jersey bedroom with a wife he never married and two kids he never had - the life he would have led if he had made different choices as a younger man.

CAPTAIN CORELL'S MANDOLIN (2001, EPIC ROMANCE)

Captain Antonio Corelli, an Italian officer whose company of soldiers is sent to Cephallonia, a beautiful Greek island untouched by war. Corelli is enchanted by Cephallonia and its peaople - especially Pelagia. Engaged to a local fisherman, Pelagia resists Corelli's attentions, bt the kind and charming captain weakens her defenses. But before their love can grow, the war crashes on Cephallonia's shores, forcing them to make dangerous sacrifices for country and home... and risk losing each other forever.

WINDTALKER (2001, ACTION)

In this action-packed World War II adventure Cage stars as a battle-weary marine who guards a young Navajo trained in the one wartime code never broken by the enemy, the Navajo Code.

ADAPTATION (2002, COMEDY)

Charlie Kaufman writes the way he lives... with great difficulty. His twin brother Donald lives the way he writes... with foolish abandon. Susan writes about life... But can't live it. John's life is a book... Waiting to be adapted. One story... Four lives... A million ways it can end.

CHRISTMAS CAROL (2001, CARTOON)

In this cute cartoon Cage lends his voice to one of the characters.

SONNY (2002, DRAMA)

Sonny is a sexy and provocative story of a young man just discharged from the Army. He stops home to run-down, gothic New Orleans to kiss his domineering mother, before heading off to make a name for himself. Mom's a Madame, struggling to keep her business alive as she herself fades. Before enlisting in the Army, handsome Sonny had been her star male prostitute. Mom wants Sonny back in her stable, turning tricks, while Sonny wants to leave her, and the life she represents, behind. When Sonny falls in love with Carol, the newest, freshest prostitute in Jewel's bordello, he is forced to make a choice: will he stay and live the life his mother demands, or will he stand up for his freedom and his love?

MATCHSTICK MAN (2003, COMEDY)

Phobia-addled con artist Roy and his protégé Frank are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the unexpected arrival of Roy's teenage daughter Angela (Alison Lohman) disrupts his carefully-ordered life and jeopardizes his high-risk scam.

MEN OF DESTINY (2003)

Cage plays an Irishman working on the railroad.

GHOST RIDER (2003)