Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
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Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.
Director: Terry Gilliam
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: May 22, 1998
Cast
- Johnny Depp - Raoul Duke
- Benicio del Toro - Dr. Gonzo
- Tobey Maguire - Hitchhiker
- Michael Lee Gogin - Uniformed Dwarf
- Larry Cedar - Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles
- Brian Le Baron - Parking Attendant
- Katherine Helmond - Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
- Michael Warwick - Bell Boy
- Craig Bierko - Lacerda
- Tyde Kierney - Reporter
Screenplay
- Terry Gilliam (Screenplay)
- Tod Davies (Screenplay)
- Tony Grisoni (Screenplay)
- Alex Cox (Screenplay)
- Hunter S. Thompson (Novel)
Music: Ray Cooper
Cinematography: Nicola Pecorini
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $19M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony, Buddy Comedy, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor
Keywords
journalist, casino, based on novel or book, 1970s, paranoia, cocaine, dark comedy, lsd, hallucination, fake identity, surrealism, road trip, lawyer, hitchhiker, las vegas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?
- Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.
- Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terry Gilliam.
- Who stars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas stars Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin, Larry Cedar, Brian Le Baron.
- How long is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a Adventure, Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas had a budget of $19M.
- How much did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas gross?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas produced?
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
- The themes of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas include: Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony, Buddy Comedy, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor.