Motion picture adaptation of (work): Thompson, Hunter S. Pecorini, Nicola, 1957- director of photography. Thompson, SIGNED INITIALS ON BOOKPLATE ON HALF TITLE, Inner DJ Flap 5.95 Lite crease edge, Illustrations by Ralph Steadman, 2-page. Thompson (with his 'HST'), & Promo card for Movie Gonzo, Thompsons classic second & most lauded book, Hunter S. Walker, Lesley, editor of moving image work. A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream SIGNED BY HUNTER S. Other contributors Gilliam, Terry, film director, screenwriter.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Subject headings Thompson, Hunter S.- Drama. Rated R for pervasive extreme drug use and related bizarre behavior, strong language and brief nudity. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.īonus features: spotlight on location deleted scenes cast & filmmaker's bios production notes theatrical trailer. Duke, Thompson’s alias, says the following while driving down Main Street, blasted on drugs: Ah yes. Gonzo set off on a fast and furious ride through nonstop neon, surreal surroundings and a crew of crazy characters. To Thompson (if we look at Fear and Loathing as rooted in autobiography, which is a reasonably safe and agreed-upon claim), it is subjecting himself to every drug imaginable and going on misadventures throughout Las Vegas. Two hippies, a journalist and a lawyer, go to. Length: 118 minutes Lead Cast: Johnny Depp (Raoul Duke), Benicio Del Toro (Dr Gonzo).

Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, ġ videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color 4 3/4 in.įilm editor, Lesley Walker director of photography, Nicola Pecorini executive producers, Harold Bronson, Richard Foos screenplay, Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Tod Davies, Alex Cox.ĭVD, region 1, NTSC widescreen (2.35:1 anamorphic) Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.Įnglish dialogue optional French or Spanish subtitles closed captioned.įueled by a suitcase full of pharmaceuticals, journalist Raoul Duke and his sidekick Dr. The cult film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a dark comedy from writer/director Terry Gilliam that's overly bizarre and incoherent. Brad Pitt (Jerey Goines) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998. Fear and loathing in Las Vegas (Motion picture)įear and loathing in Las Vegas / Universal Pictures a Rhino Films/Laila Nabulsi production producers, Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth director, Terry Gilliam.

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