Fear and loathing in Las Vegas / Universal Pictures ; a Rhino Films/Laila Nabulsi production ; producers, Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth ; director, Terry Gilliam.

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"Fueled by a suitcase full of pharmaceuticals, journalist Raoul Duke and his sidekick Dr. Gonzo set off on a fast and furious ride through nonstop neon, surreal surroundings and a crew of the craziest characters ever. But no matter where misadventure leads them, Duke and Gonzo discover that sometime...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Universal Pictures (Firm)
Rhino Films
Other Authors: Depp, Johnny (Actor)
Toro, Benicio del, 1967- (Actor)
Gilliam, Terry (Screenwriter, Director)
Nabulsi, Laila
Cassavetti, Patrick
Nemeth, Stephen
Davies, Tod, 1955- (Screenwriter)
Cox, Alex, 1954- (Screenwriter)
Grisoni, Tony (Screenwriter)
Walker, Leslie
Pecorini, Nicola, 1957-
Bronson, Harold
Foos, Richard
Thompson, Hunter S.
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language of the Original:
English
Language and/or Writing System:
English, dubbed French and dubbed Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned.
Published: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Pictures, [1998], ©1998.
Edition:Widescreen edition.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Thompson, Hunter S. > Drama.
Thompson, Hunter S.
Journalists > United States > Drama.
Surrealism in motion pictures.
Journalists.
United States.
Feature films.
Biographical films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Drama.
Genre:
Drama.
Feature films.
Biographical films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
"Fueled by a suitcase full of pharmaceuticals, journalist Raoul Duke and his sidekick Dr. Gonzo set off on a fast and furious ride through nonstop neon, surreal surroundings and a crew of the craziest characters ever. But no matter where misadventure leads them, Duke and Gonzo discover that sometimes going too far is the only way to go." -- Back of container.
Note:Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
Special features: spotlight on location; production notes; cast & filmmaker's bios; film highlights; theatrical trailer; web links; deleted scenes.
Videorecording.
Call Number:AF8 D0003128 VideoDVD
Audience:
MPAA rating: R or pervasive extreme drug use and related bizarre behavior, strong language, and brief nudity.
ISBN:0783229526 :
9780783229522
0783229526
Credits:Film editor, Lesley Walker ; director of photography, Nicola Pecorini ; executive producers, Harold Bronson, Richard Foos ; screenplay, Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Tod Davies, Alex Cox.
System Details:DVD, region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.35:1 anamorphic); Dolby digital surround sound.
Participant or Performer:
Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro.