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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American stoner black comedy road film adapted from Hunter S. Thompson's 1971 novel of the same name. It was co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam, and stars Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro as Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, respectively. The film details the duo's journey through Las Vegas as their initial journalistic intentions devolve into an exploration of the city under the influence of psychoactive substances.

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1998 · 1h 58m · Adventure · Drama · Comedy

TMDB 7.2/10 (5,107 votes)

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.

Directed by Terry Gilliam

Box office $11M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Terry GilliamDirector

Johnny Deppas Raoul Duke

Benicio del Toroas Dr. Gonzo

Tobey Maguireas Hitchhiker