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Based on Hunter S Thompson's classic book, Terry Gilliam's film stars Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke and Benicio Del Toro as his companion Dr. Gonzo en route to Las Vegas to report on a convention of district attorneys, fuelled only by a collection of almost every illegal drug going and enough booze to float a battleship.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Based-on-Novel, Based-on-True-Story, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1998) (4 Star)

Cast:

Johnny Depp	.... Raoul Duke/Hunter S. Thompson
Benicio Del Toro	.... Dr. Gonzo/Oscar Z. Acosta
Tobey Maguire	.... Hitchhiker
Ellen Barkin	.... Waitress at North Star Cafe
Gary Busey	.... Highway Patrolman
Christina Ricci	.... Lucy

Supporting Cast:

Mark Harmon	.... Magazine Reporter
Cameron Diaz	.... Blonde TV Reporter
Katherine Helmond	.... Hotel Desk Clerk
Michael Jeter	.... L. Ron Bumquist
Penn Jillette	.... Carnie Talker
Craig Bierko	.... Lacerda
Lyle Lovett	.... Road Person
Flea	.... Musician
Laraine Newman	.... Frog-Eyed Woman

Directors:

Terry Gilliam

Writers:

Hunter S. Thompson
Terry Gilliam