Fear and loathing in Las Vegas / Universal Pictures presents a Rhino Films production ; a Terry Gilliam film ; screenplay by Terry Gilliam [and others] ; a Laila Nabulsi production ; produced by Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth.

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It is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas, accompanied by a trunkful 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.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Fear and loathing in Las Vegas (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors:	Universal Pictures (Firm) Rhino Films Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors:	Gilliam, Terry Nabulsi, Laila Cassavetti, Patrick Nemeth, Stephen Depp, Johnny Toro, Benicio del, 1967- Diaz, Cameron Ricci, Christina Barkin, Ellen, 1954- Maguire, Tobey, 1975- Thompson, Hunter S.
Language:	English
Language of the Original:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published:	[New York] : Criterion Collection, [2011]
Edition:	Director-approved Blu-ray special edition.
Series:	Criterion collection ; 175. Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	Thompson, Hunter S. > Drama. Journalists > United States > Drama. Biographical films. Film adaptations. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Drama. Thompson, Hunter S. Journalists. United States.
Genre:	Drama. Biographical films. Film adaptations. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 pages : illustrations ; 15 cm).
Format:	Video Blu-ray Disc

Description
Summary:	It is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas, accompanied by a trunkful 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.
Note:	Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Special features include: Audio commentary with Gilliam ; Audio commentary with Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and producer Laila Nabulsi ; Audio commentary with author Hunter S. Thompson ; Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by Gilliam ; Selection of Thompson correspondence, read on camera by Johnny Depp ; Hunter goes to Hollywood, a short documentary ; A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credit ; Profile of Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo ; Collection of artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman ; Excerpt from a 1996 Fear and loathing in Las Vegas recording featuring Jim Jarmusch and Maury Chaykin ; BBC documentary from 1978 with Thompson and Steadman ; Storyboards, production designs, stills and trailer. Accompanying booklet features essay by critic J. Hoberman and two pieces by Thompson. Videorecording.
Call Number:	CW5 D0131537 Blu-ray Video
Audience:	MPAA rating: R.
ISBN:	9781604654080 1604654082
Credits:	Director of photography, Nicola Pecorini ; editor, Lesley Walker.
System Details:	Blu-ray ; DTS-HD master audio, 2.0 surround or optional 5.1 surround sound ; widescreen, 2.35:1 aspect ratio ; requires Blu-ray player. Blu-ray disc: Not compatible with standard DVD players; requires Blu-ray disc player.
Cast:	Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Cameron Diaz, Christina Ricci, Ellen Barkin, Tobey Maguire.