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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Drama Comedy Adventure

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

Release Date: 1998, May 22
Directors: Terry Gilliam
Countries: United States of America
Production: Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Harry Dean Stanton, Benicio del Toro, Larry Brandenburg, Verne Troyer, Penn Jillette, Cameron Diaz, David Brisbin, Stephen Bridgewater, Michael Jeter, Flea, Laraine Newman

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.

Keywords:

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