Nicolas Cage Unleashes a Jaw-Dropping Fury in Exhilarating Butcher’s Crossing Clip [EXCLUSIVE]

Summary

Butcher's Crossing is a film adaptation of a 1960 novel and marks director Gabe Polsky's debut in narrative feature films.

Starring Nicolas Cage and Fred Hechinger, The film depicts Cage as a committed buffalo hunter and Hechinger as a Harvard dropout with aspirations of buffalo hunting.

Butcher's Crossing delves into the themes of human greed, masculinity, and the ecological consequences of human intervention, with a particular emphasis on the drastic decline of the buffalo population in the 1800s. The release date is set for October 20th.

Butcher’s Crossing, based on the 1960 novel by John Edward Williams, is a captivating film directed by Gabe Polsky. This marks Polsky's first narrative feature film as a director, following his previous work on the 2019 film Red Penguins, which delves into the unique story of a joint venture between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Red Army hockey team in post-Soviet Union era. The eagerly awaited Butcher’s Crossing premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022 and will be released to the general public on October 20th.

Our website is thrilled to present an exclusive clip from Butcher’s Crossing, showcasing the exceptional performances of Nicolas Cage and Fred Hechinger (known for his role in The White Lotus). While we eagerly await to see where this film will rank among Nicolas Cage's best movies, it is undeniably intriguing to witness the transformative role he portrays as a passionate buffalo hunter, evident through his shaved head. Prepare to embark on a new and thrilling dramatic journey with this talented actor. Watch the clip below:

More About Butcher’s Crossing

The central focus of Butcher's Crossing revolves around Will Andrews (Fred Hechinger), a young man who dropped out of Harvard and embarks on a journey out west with the aspiration of buffalo hunting. During his travels, he encounters and collaborates with Miller (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned buffalo hunter who, as depicted in the Butcher's Crossing trailer, displays a profound thirst for bloodshed. As depicted in the aforementioned clip, Will's initial enthusiasm for buffalo hunting appears to waver, which elicits a negative response from Miller.

Butcher’s Crossing stands out as a distinctive addition to the Western film genre, exploring the themes of human avarice and our connection with the natural world. In the 1800s, the buffalo population faced near annihilation, with approximately 40 million of them slaughtered within a few decades. In light of this uncontrolled massacre of one of North America's iconic creatures, Butcher’s Crossing also delves into themes of ambition and masculinity. Experience Butcher’s Crossing on the big screen starting October 20th.