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May 22, 1998 · A 1998 adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel about his drug-fueled road trip across Western America. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
- (296K)
- 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.
- Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth
- Ray Cooper
- May 22, 1998
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
- 204 pp
- 1971
- November 11, 1971 (magazine), July 7, 1972 (book)
A comedy film based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel about a journalist's drug-fueled road trip to Las Vegas. Critics panned its aimless, repetitive and devoid of character development, while audiences enjoyed its visual creativity and humor.
- (70)
- Terry Gilliam
- R
- Johnny Depp
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.
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! 14,367 IMDb 7.5 1 h 58 min 1998. X-Ray 18+. Comedy · Drama · Cerebral · Dreamlike. Available to rent or buy
