Description |
2 videodiscS (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
Series |
Criterion Collection ; 175 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 175.
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Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1998. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby surround stereo. |
Cast |
Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro. |
Note |
Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Nicola Pecorini. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
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 crazy characters. |
Note |
Special features: Three audio commentary tracks (director Terry Gilliam, stars Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro ; producer Laila Nabulsi ; and author Hunter S. Thompson ; Deleted scenes with commentary by Terry Giliam ; Collection of storyboards and production designs ; Stills gallery ; A selection of Hunter S. Thompson correspondence read on camera by Johnny Depp ; Hunter Goes to Hollywood, a short documentary video by filmmaker Wayne Ewing ; A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credit ; Original trailer and TV spots ; Rare materials on Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo ; Collection of original artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman ; Excerpt from 1996 Fear and Loathing audio CD with Maury Chaykin, Jim Jarmusch and Harry Dean Stanton ; Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood: a 1978 BBC documentary with Thompson and Steadman. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Thompson, Hunter S. -- Drama.
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Journalists -- United States -- Drama -- Video recordings.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Surrealism in motion pictures.
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Added Author |
Gilliam, Terry.
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Depp, Johnny.
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Toro, Benicio del, 1967-
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Thompson, Hunter S.
Fear and loathing in Las Vegas.
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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ISBN |
1559409304 |
Standard No. |
715515013222 |
Music No. |
175 Criterion Collection |
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