Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas(1998)
“Buy the ticket, take the ride.”
Overview
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.
Director
Terry Gilliam
Studio
Summit Entertainment
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Johnny Depp
as Raoul Duke
Benicio del Toro
as Dr. Gonzo
Tobey Maguire
as Hitchhiker
Michael Lee Gogin
as Uniformed Dwarf
Larry Cedar
as Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles
Brian Le Baron
as Parking Attendant
Katherine Helmond
as Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
Michael Warwick
as Bell Boy
Craig Bierko
as Lacerda
Tyde Kierney
as Reporter
Mark Harmon
as Magazine Reporter
Tim Thomerson
as Hoodlum
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Summit Entertainment • Universal Pictures • Fear and Loathing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).
What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?▼
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.
Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?▼
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terry Gilliam and released in 1998. It is a adventure, drama, comedy film.
How long is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?▼
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?▼
The cast of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas includes Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke, Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo, Tobey Maguire as Hitchhiker, Michael Lee Gogin as Uniformed Dwarf, Larry Cedar as Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles and more.
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