Synopsis
Snake Eyes follows Detective Rick Santoro, a flamboyant and corrupt Atlantic City cop who witnesses the assassination of the Secretary of Defense during a heavyweight boxing championship. As he investigates the murder alongside his Navy commander friend, he unravels a deep government conspiracy that puts his own life in danger. The film is renowned for its stylish direction by Brian De Palma and Nicolas Cage's explosive, larger-than-life performance.
Did You Know?
- Directed by Brian De Palma, known for his suspenseful thriller style.
- The opening shot is a nearly 13-minute continuous take.
- Nicolas Cage reportedly improvised many of his energetic dialogue scenes.
- Filmed primarily at the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey.
- The original ending was changed after test audiences reacted negatively.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm a corrupt cop. It's a growth industry.
- You know what your problem is? You got too much integrity.
- Everything that happens, happens for a reason. I just make the reasons.
- I've been lying my whole life. It's what I do best.
- The truth is the one thing nobody wants to hear.
