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My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare 's Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V. The story follows two friends, Mike Waters and Scott Favor, played by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves respectively, as they embark on a journey of personal ...
Jul 20, 1991 · Two male hustlers, one rich and rebellious, the other poor and narcoleptic, embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. The film is loosely based on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II and features River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves in the lead roles.
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- Drama
- Gus Van Sant
- 1991-07-20
A film by Gus Van Sant about two young street hustlers, Mike and Scott, who embark on a road trip in search of home and love. Features include audio commentary, documentary, deleted scenes, and more.
- Mike Waters
My Own Private Idaho (1991) Movie Info Synopsis In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters (River Phoenix) is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy.
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- Gus Van Sant
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- River Phoenix
Dec 27, 2021 · While My Own Private Idaho journeys from Portland to Idaho to Italy in search of Mike's mother, Van Sant's first stop is to spotlight the Hollywood heartthrobs in a whole new light. The first ...
Oct 18, 1991 · A human comedy about two male prostitutes, one narcoleptic and one rich, who drift through the Pacific Northwest and Italy. The film evokes their state of drifting need and their search for love and shelter.
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Amiable, none-too-bright street hustler Mike Waters works the streets of the Pacific Northwest with his best friend Scott Favor. Mike secretly loves Scott, and Scott, the son of Portland's wealthy mayor, secretly yearns to cast off the friendship of his fellow lowlifes and assume his birthright of wealth, power and respectability. Based on ...
