Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
"Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Originally released in 1998. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a adventure/drama film. directed by Terry Gilliam.
Starring Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, and Tobey Maguire
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4,877 votes)
Budget
$18.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.7M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Depp
as Raoul Duke
Benicio del Toro
as Dr. Gonzo
Tobey Maguire
as Hitchhiker
Michael Lee Gogin
as Uniformed Dwarf
Larry Cedar
as Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles
Brian Le Baron
as Parking Attendant
Katherine Helmond
as Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
Michael Warwick
as Bell Boy
Craig Bierko
as Lacerda
Tyde Kierney
as Reporter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,500,000
- Revenue
- $10,700,000
Production Companies
- Summit Entertainment
- Universal Pictures
- Fear and Loathing LLC
- Rhino Films
- Shark Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terry Gilliam.
How long is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas released?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on May 22, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
The main cast of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas includes Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin, Larry Cedar.
Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas worth watching?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,877 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.