Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Raoul Duke
Benicio del Toro
Dr. Gonzo
Tobey Maguire
Hitchhiker
Michael Lee Gogin
Uniformed Dwarf
Larry Cedar
Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles
Brian Le Baron
Parking Attendant
Katherine Helmond
Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
Michael Warwick
Bell Boy
Craig Bierko
Lacerda
Tyde Kierney
Reporter
Mark Harmon
Magazine Reporter
Tim Thomerson
Hoodlum
Richard Riehle
Dune Buggy Driver
Ransom Gates
Dune Buggy Passenger
Frank Romano
Dune Buggy Passenger
Gil Boccaccio
Desert Room Doorman
Gary Bruno
Desert Room Doorman
Richard Portnow
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Helsinki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.58x
-$7.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Gilliam, Tod Davies, Tony Grisoni, Alex Cox
- Original Score
- Ray Cooper
- Original Title
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $18.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.7M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam, Tod Davies, Tony Grisoni, Alex Cox, Hunter S. Thompson
Ray Cooper
Nicola Pecorini
Lesley Walker
Stephen Nemeth, Patrick Cassavetti, Laila Nabulsi, Richard Foos, Harold Bronson
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Nemeth
Producer
Patrick Cassavetti
Producer
Terry Gilliam
Director
Laila Nabulsi
Producer
Alex McDowell
Production Design
Lesley Walker
Editor
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Nicola Pecorini
Director of Photography
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Tod Davies
Screenplay
Tony Grisoni
Screenplay
Alex Cox
Screenplay
Ray Cooper
Original Music Composer
Kent Houston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Noon Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?
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.
Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
The principal cast of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas includes Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin, Larry Cedar.
When was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas released and how long is it?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas had a reported production budget of $18.5M and grossed $10.7M at the worldwide box office (0.58 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was composed by Ray Cooper.
Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas based on a book or true story?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hunter S. Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).