Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

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R 1 hr 58 minMay 22nd, 1998Drama, Comedy, Adventure
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.
StarringJohnny DeppBenicio del ToroTobey Maguire
DirectorTerry Gilliam

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 22nd, 1998 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 17th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$18,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$10,700,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Richard Foos, Harold Bronson
Production Companies:Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookdark comedydrugssurrealism1970sroad tripdesertlawyerjournalistparanoia