Johnny Depp was the perfect actor for this role. Going on a drug binge in Vegas. I always thought...
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 19, 1998
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Comedy
User Score
72%
Original Title
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Production Companies
Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions
Director
Terry Gilliam
Budget
$18,500,000
Revenue
$10,700,000
Description
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.