Genres: Comedy, Based on Book, Drugs / Dealers, Criterion Collection
Cast: Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Christina Ricci, Tobey Maguire, Cameron Diaz, Ellen Barkin, Lyle Lovett, Craig Bierko, Katherine Helmond, Flea (Fle), Gary Busey
Director: Terry Gilliam
Synopsis: It is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas—accompanied by a trunk full of contraband and his unhinged Samoan attorney, Dr. Gonzo—to cover a motorcycle race. His cut-and-dried assignment quickly descends into a feverish psychedelic odyssey. Director Terry Gilliam (Time Bandits, Brazil) and an all-star cast headlined by Johnny Depp (Edward Scissorhands, Donnie Brasco) and Benicio Del Toro (The Usual Suspects, Che) show no mercy in adapting Hunter S. Thompson's legendary dissection of the American way of life to the screen, creating a film both hilarious and savage.
Language: English
Country of Origin: United States of America
Production Year: 1998
Reviews:
- "The last work on gonzo journalism and the cinema.", Sight and Sound
- "The most widely released midnight movie ever... A hilarious paean to reckless indulgence.", The Village Voice
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - DVD - $39.95
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Blu-ray Disc - $39.95
- Release Date: Feb 18th, 2003
- Catalog Number: CC1582DDVD
- UPC: 715515013222
- Rating: R for pervasicve extreme drug use and bizarre, strong language and brief nudity
- Run Time: 119
- Color Format: Color
- Audio: DTS 5.1
- Language: English
- 16:9: Yes
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of Discs: 2
- Closed Captions: No
- Subtitle: English
- Special Features:
Commentary with Terry Gilliam, Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and Laila Nabulsi
Audio interview with Hunter S. Thompson
"Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood" BBC documentary
Deleted scenes with commentary by Terry Gilliam
Production stills
Storyboards
A selection of Hunter S. Thompson correspondance, read by Johnny Depp
A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credit
Original trailer and TV spots
Rare materials on Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo
Collection of original artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman
"Hunter Goes to Hollywood" a short documentary by filmmaker Wayne Ewing
- Release Date: Apr 26th, 2011
- Catalog Number: CC1997BD
- UPC: 715515070218
- Rating: R for pervasicve extreme drug use and bizarre, strong language and brief nudity
- Run Time: 119
- Color Format: Color
- Audio: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1
- Language: English
- 16:9: No
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of Discs: 1
- Closed Captions: No
- Subtitle:
- Special Features:
Digital transfer, approved by director Terry Gilliam
Audio commentaries with Gilliam, Depp, Del Toro and more!
Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by Gilliam
Hunter Goes to Hollywood, a short documentary
A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credits
Profile of Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo
Audio excerpt from the 1996 spoken-word CD Fear and Loathing
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood, a 1978 BBC Documentary
Storyboards, production designs, stills gallery, and more
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic J. Hoberman
