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Apr 26, 2022 · In 2005, amid ailing health, Hunter S. Thompson was found dead at age 67 due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Colorado home. During one of Johnny Depp's visits to Owl Farm, the discussion somehow meandered its way to what Thompson would want his memorial service to be like.
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Box office. $13.7 million. 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.
- Johnny Depp Paid For Thompson's Funeral. Thompson committed suicide in 2005. Thompson had very specific requests for his funeral that he had arranged years ago with his friend Ralph Steadman, the illustrator for Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, and other Thompson books.
- Thompson Was Impossible To Manage During Filming. One sad thing about Thompson's later years, according to his biography, was his sporadic behavior, which many believed was the result of his lifelong alcohol consumption.
- Depp Is Still A Fan. Depp is still very much a fan of Thompson. Depp speaks highly of the writer whenever he is asked about him in interviews. Also, Depp is regularly spotted by fans and paparazzi wearing t-shirts with Thompson's Gonzo logo, which is a two-thumbed fist clenching a peyote button.
- Depp Slept In Thompson's Basement. Depp enjoys going into depth with his characters, and he did so splendidly when playing Thompson. Because of his friendship, he had direct access to the author who helped coach him through the role.
May 22, 1998 · An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades. Director. Terry Gilliam. Writers. Hunter S. Thompson. Terry Gilliam. Tony Grisoni. Stars. Johnny Depp. Benicio Del Toro. Tobey Maguire. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.79. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Terry Gilliam
- 1998-05-22
Jul 18, 2008 · Gonzo: Directed by Alex Gibney. With Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Joe Cairo, David Carlo. A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
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- Documentary, Biography, Music
- Alex Gibney
- 2008-07-18
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Sep 9, 2023 · Movies. The True Story Behind The Millions Johnny Depp Spent Launching Hunter S. Thompson’s Ashes Into The Sky. Features. By Jessica Rawden. published 9 September 2023. When the going...
Feb 20, 2023 · Tom Leatham @leafcine. Mon 20 February 2023 12:00, UK. One of Johnny Depp ‘s most beloved roles is from 1998’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a project in which he portrayed the acclaimed gonzo journalist and writer Hunter S. Thompson.
