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Nicolas Cage turned 61 on Jan 7th and the actor has no plans to take a break from Hollywood. Cage has a unique cult following in the industry despite the large number of failed movies in the 2000s. After 2018’sMandy, Cage’s career has revived as the actor appeared in projects that critics and viewers revered.
He began his career with small roles, such as inFast Times at Ridgemont High. At the time, he was popular among his peers as a member of the Coppola family. In a bold decision, Cage decided to drop his second name Coppola to make a name for himself.
Cage has provided several incredible performances over the years and these five prove him to be the ultimate badass.
1Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider inGhost Rider(2007)
Nicolas Cage‘sGhost Riderisn’t the best of his films but many fans loved his transformation into the anti-hero with a flaming skull. The film has Cage’s Johnny Blaze performing an incredible stunt on his motorcycle, jumping over multiple helicopters. It was just the beginning of what Nic Cage unleashed in the film.
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The scenes where he uses his Penance Stare on very bad people are incredibly satisfying to watch. The film received negative reviews at the time of release and earned $229 million against a budget of $120 million (via The Numbers). However, it still has a cult following of fanswho want to see Cage back in the role.
Ghost Rideris now available for streaming on Hulu.
2Yuri Orlov inLord of War(2005)
Lord of War‘s reception was mixed but even critics agreed that Nicolas Cage nailed the role of Yuri Arlov. The film centered around the global arms trade and Cage played a colorful arms dealer in the film. The negative shade in his character comes out on full display during one of thefinal scenesin the film.
When Cage is captured by an idealistic officer with the Interpol, played by another legendEthan Hawke, he maintains his calm during interrogation. However, he coldly tells the officer in a terrifying scene that he will never see a day in prison. His line,“I’m a necessary evil,”hits hard in the context of this global crime and its political implications.
Lord of Waris now available for streaming on PlutoTV.
3Rob Feld inPig(2021)
Michael Sarnoski’sPighad a unique concept as former chef-turned-truffle hunter Rob Feld, played by Nicolas Cage, goes in search of his kidnapped foraging pig. Cage gave his heart to this almost preposterous movie premise and what ensued was some badass moments from the actor.
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It was one of the movies where we get to see less of his crazy acting and more of his emotional range. In one of thescenesin a restaurant, Cage doesn’t need to yell out and dive into eccentric acting but brings down the antagonist with just his words.
Pigis now available for streaming on Paramount+.
4Damon Macready/Big Daddy inKick-Ass(2010)
Nicolas Cage only had a guest role in this superhero black comedy, playing the role of Big Daddy. He is a former cop, who trains his eleven-year-daughter to be a ruthless vigilante Hit-Girl. The film has a huge cult following and fans loved Cage’s cameo in the film.
One of the badass moments of the actor in the film shows the audience as the character suits up in a bathroom, something reminiscent of superhero movies like Batman. However, the film maintains the subtle comedy element as Cage struggles to put on his fake facial hair.
Kick-Assis now available for streaming on Peacock.
5Red Miller inMandy(2018)
Nicolas Cage’s script selectionhas been receiving praise ever since the critical acclaim for 2018’sMandy. Cage’s Red Miller is the badass lumberjack on a revenge mission as he takes on a religious cult that burned his girlfriend alive. Fans saw raw unfiltered emotions from the actor throughout the film.
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Cage’s style and originality were factors that made the film stand apart from his previous films. It was also a sign that Cage could thrive in independent films where he needn’t listen to the concerns of the big studios regarding his image.
Mandyis now available for streaming on AMC+.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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