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May 22, 1998 · A 1998 adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's book about his drug-fueled road trip across America. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
- (302K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Terry Gilliam
- 1998-05-22
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American stoner road black comedy film adapted from Hunter S. Thompson 's 1971 novel of the same name. It was co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam, and stars Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro as Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, respectively.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a 1971 novel in the gonzo journalism style by Hunter S. Thompson. The book is a roman à clef, rooted in autobiographical incidents.
- Hunter S. Thompson
- 1971
A movie adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel about a journalist and his lawyer on a drug-fueled road trip to Las Vegas. Critics and audiences are divided on the film's visual creativity and aimlessness.
- (70)
- Terry Gilliam
- R
- Johnny Depp
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Based on the book by gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson! An eccentric writer and his Samoan attorney embark on a frenzied, drug-laced journey to Las Vegas in search of the American Dream. Loads of star cameos! 14,460 IMDb 7.5 1 h 58 min 1998. X-Ray 18+.
- 118 min
- 19
A film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel about his drug-fueled road trip across Western America with his lawyer. Follow their hilarious and terrifying adventures as they search for the "American dream" and encounter bats, cops, racers, and more.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. When a writing assignment lands journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and sidekick Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) in Las Vegas, they decide to make it the ultimate business trip. But before long, business is forgotten and trip has become the key word.
