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I want to make all kinds of movies. I do want to make big movies that are a lot of fun to go to, but I also want to make movies that are going to stimulate some thought and maybe raise some awareness.

Nicolas Cage

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Nicolas Cage
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 7
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