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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.
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: 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
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!
- 118 min
- 19
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
See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and other crew members who worked on the film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel. Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, and Gary Busey are among the stars of this comedy-drama directed by Terry Gilliam.
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A 1998 film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel, directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro. The DVD features commentaries, deleted scenes, documentary, and more.
