1998
·118m
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.
Director, Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Novel
Hunter S. Thompson
Screenplay
Tony Grisoni
Screenplay
Alex Cox
Screenplay
Tod Davies
May 15, 2023
Johnny Depp was the perfect actor for this role. Going on a drug binge in Vegas. I always thought he looks like a person on drugs any way.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$18,500,000.00
Revenue:
$10,700,000.00