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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

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Director: Terry Gilliam |Writers: Hunter S. Thompson, Terry Gilliam, Tod Davies, Tony Grisoni, Alex Cox |Stars: Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire
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★ 7.2/10
Rating: ★ 7.2/10 (5,194 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration: 1h 58m
Language: EN
Release Date: May 22, 1998
Director: Terry Gilliam

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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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Original titleFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Release dateMay 22, 1998
StatusReleased
Keywordsbased on novel or book, dark comedy, road trip, 1970s, surrealism, fake identity, casino, paranoia, hallucination, cocaine, journalist, lsd

FAQ

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.

When was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas released?

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on May 22, 1998 (status: Released).

Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Terry Gilliam directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

What is the TMDB rating of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 5,194 votes.