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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
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.
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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.
Rating:R
Genre:Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Written By:Terry Gilliam, Tod Davies, Tony Grisoni, Alex Cox
In Theaters:5/22/1998
Box Office:$10,700,000
Runtime:118 minutes
Studio:Rhino Films, Shark Productions, Laila Nabulsi Productions
Cast
Terry Gilliam
Director
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
Mark Harmon
Magazine Reporter
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