Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
United States • 1998 • 1h 58m
Director
#175Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorTerry Gilliam
WriterTerry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Tod Davies, Alex Cox
CinematographerNicola Pecorini
ComposerRay Cooper
EditorLesley Walker
ProducerPatrick Cassavetti, Laila Nabulsi, Stephen Nemeth
Cast
Johnny Deppas Raoul Duke