The cast, comprised of Hollywood's young up and
comers Tye Sheridan, Emory Cohen, and Bel Powley, make this noir throwback as successful as it is.
It features a terrific lead performance by Nicolas Cage as a man at war with himself, an equally compelling supporting performance by up - and -
comer Tye Sheridan (so engaging in Mud), and a riveting art - imitating - life performance by real - life homeless alcoholic Gary Poulter (who drowned in a lake before the film was released).