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Buy the ticket, take the ride - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Release Date: 19 May 1998

Runtime: 1h 58m

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy

Director: Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions

Production Companies: Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.209 (4622 votes)

Cast

  • Raoul Duke: Johnny Depp
  • Dr. Gonzo: Benicio del Toro
  • Hitchhiker: Tobey Maguire
  • Uniformed Dwarf: Michael Lee Gogin
  • Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles: Larry Cedar
  • Parking Attendant: Brian Le Baron
  • Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel: Katherine Helmond
  • Bell Boy: Michael Warwick
  • Lacerda: Craig Bierko
  • Reporter: Tyde Kierney
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