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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) 7.7
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Reviews: 617 user | 142 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades. Director:Terry Gilliam |
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| Benicio Del Toro | ... | ||
| Tobey Maguire | ... | ||
| Ellen Barkin | ... |
Waitress at North Star Cafe
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Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
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| Penn Jillette | ... | ||
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The big-screen version of Hunter S. Thompson's seminal psychedelic classic about his road trip across Western America as he and his large Samoan lawyer searched desperately for the "American dream"... they were helped in large part by the huge amount of drugs and alcohol kept in their convertible, The Red Shark. Written by Laurence Mixson
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Buy the ticket, take the ride. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive extreme drug use and related bizarre behavior, strong language, and brief nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
22 May 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Angst und Schrecken in Las Vegas See more »Filming Locations:
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£206,498 (UK) (13 November 1998)Gross:
£206,498 (UK) (13 November 1998)Company Credits
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Raoul Duke: [narrating] We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember saying something like:
Raoul Duke: I feel a bit lightheaded. Maybe you should drive.
Raoul Duke: [narrating] Suddenly, there was a terrible roar all around us, and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, and a voice was screaming:
Raoul Duke: Holy Jesus. What are these goddamn animals?
[swatting the air]
Raoul Duke: Huh! Huh! Huh! Fucking pigs.
Dr. Gonzo: Did you ...
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Composed by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Performed by The Lennon Sisters
Published by Williamson Music
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Terry Gilliam took over as director after Alex Cox (Sid and Nancy) left the picture due to creative differences. Gilliam re-wrote the entire screenplay in a matter of days to fit his unique creative vision and style, while staying true to Hunter S. Thompson's writings. See more »Goofs
In a few shots taking place in the Chevy's interior, you can see the car has white vinyl door panels from a 1973 or 74 Impala (or Caprice convertible), while the main "Red Shark" is actually a 1971 Impala convertible. The Impala had slightly different door panels for 71/72 than the 73/74, but was essentially the same car overall. Apparently another car was fixed up for use in the movie as a backup or secondary vehicle and used for some shots from the inside. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Raoul Duke: [narrating] We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember saying something like:
Raoul Duke: I feel a bit lightheaded. Maybe you should drive.
Raoul Duke: [narrating] Suddenly, there was a terrible roar all around us, and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, and a voice was screaming:
Raoul Duke: Holy Jesus. What are these goddamn animals?
[swatting the air]
Raoul Duke: Huh! Huh! Huh! Fucking pigs.
Dr. Gonzo: Did you ...
[...]
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Crazy Credits
The credits literally scroll down the freeway. See more »Soundtracks
"My Favorite Things"Composed by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Performed by The Lennon Sisters
Published by Williamson Music
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
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'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' was originally an Article published in two parts in Rolling Stone Magazine. It was written by Hunter S. Thompson. It tells the story of a journalist reporting on the Mint 500 in Las Vegas.
Terry Gilliam (the Director) is an accomplished film maker who began his career as one of the members of Monty Python. He did all of their animations.
These two men on their own are incredibly clever and gifted artists in their chosen medium. What we get from this combination is one of the best films ever made. It is a more or less true story. It is a wonderful view on the warped nature of American 'Culture' from a completely askew angle. Drugs, drugs and more drugs, but instead of preaching their evils or telling you how fabulous life is when you're on acid, you get a very unbiased experienced approach to their use and abuse.
Visually the film is amazing and both Johnny Depp and Benizio Del Toro are true to the book. I couldn't possibly recommend this film more highly.