My Own Private Idaho

In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

104 minutes

Year:

1991

Director:

Gus Van Sant

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Company:

New Line Cinema

Budget:

$2,500,000

Revenue:

$6,400,000

Cast:

Michael "Mike" Waters

Scott Favor

Bob Pigeon

Hans

Carmella

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Production Design

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Screenplay