Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood
Synopsis
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood, also known as Fear and Loathing in Gonzovision, is a documentary film produced by BBC in 1978 on the subject of Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Nigel Finch. The road trip/film pairs Thompson with Finch's fellow Briton the illustrator Ralph Steadman. The party travel to Hollywood via Death Valley and Barstow from Las Vegas, scene of the pair's 1971 collaboration. It contains interviews with Thompson and Steadman, as well as some short excerpts from some of his work.
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Hunter S. Thompson
Self
Ralph Steadman
Self
Edward Judd
Reader (voice)
John Dean
Self (uncredited)
Bill Murray
Self / Nixon Voter (uncredited)
Audrey Hepburn
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Brian Doyle-Murray
Self / Nixon Voter (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dean Martin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Finch
- Original Title
- Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Omnibus, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Finch
Philip Bonham-Carter
Chris Lysaght
Nigel Finch
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Lysaght
Editor
Nigel Finch
Producer
Nigel Finch
Director
Philip Bonham-Carter
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood
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What is Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood about?
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood, also known as Fear and Loathing in Gonzovision, is a documentary film produced by BBC in 1978 on the subject of Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Nigel Finch. The road trip/film pairs Thompson with Finch's fellow Briton the illustrator Ralph Steadman. The party travel to Hollywood via Death Valley and Barstow from Las Vegas, scene of the pair's 1971 collaboration. It contains interviews with Thompson and Steadman, as well as some short excerpts from some of his work.
Who directed Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood?
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood was directed by Nigel Finch.
Who stars in Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood?
The principal cast of Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood includes Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman, Edward Judd, John Dean, Bill Murray.
When was Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood released and how long is it?
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 51m.