Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTerry Gilliam
Screenplay by
Based onFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
by Hunter S. Thompson
Produced by
  • Laila Nabulsi
  • Patrick Cassavetti
  • Stephen Nemeth
Starring
CinematographyNicola Pecorini
Edited byLesley Walker
Music byRay Cooper
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • May 22, 1998 (1998-05-22)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$18.5 million[2]
Box office$13.7 million[2]

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American black comedy adventure film based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name. It was co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam and stars Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro as Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, respectively. The film details the duo's journey through Las Vegas as their initial journalistic intentions devolve into an exploration of the city under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on May 22, 1998, by Universal Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a financial failure.

  1. ^ a b c d e "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". FilmAffinity.
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