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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

19th May 1998

1h 58m

Terry Gilliam

USA

English

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5.0

MetaCritic

41

Rotten Tomatoes

49%

IMDb

7.6

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a Adventure Comedy film released on 19th May 1998; Terry Gilliam directed the film which stars Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, and Christina Ricci. The film was a box office failure, making a loss of $7,800,000 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Addiction Adventure Comedy Cult Classic Drama Stoner Comedy

Film Settings

1960s 1970s Desert Las Vegas

Cast (68)

Johnny Depp in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Johnny Depp Raoul Duke

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34

Benicio Del Toro in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Benicio Del Toro Dr. Gonzo

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30

Christina Ricci in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Christina Ricci Lucy

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 17

Tobey Maguire in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Tobey Maguire Hitchhiker

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 22

Christopher Meloni in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Christopher Meloni Clerk at Flamingo Hotel

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36

Ellen Barkin in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Ellen Barkin Waitress at North Star Cafe

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43

Harry Dean Stanton in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Harry Dean Stanton Judge

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 71

Troy Evans Police Chief

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49

Richard Riehle Dune Buggy Driver

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49

Cameron Diaz in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Cameron Diaz Blonde TV Reporter

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25

Gary Busey Highway Patrolman

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53

Flea in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Flea Musician

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35

Tim Thomerson Hoodlum

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51

Richard Portnow in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Richard Portnow Wine Colored Tuxedo

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50

Laraine Newman Frog-Eyed Woman

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45

Debbie Reynolds Debbie Reynolds

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65

Tane McClure Lizard Performer

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39

Michael Jeter in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Michael Jeter Ron Bumquist

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45

Larry Cedar Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42

Mark Harmon in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Mark Harmon Magazine Reporter

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46

Gregory Itzin in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Gregory Itzin Mint Hotel Clerk

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49

Craig Bierko in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Craig Bierko Lacerda

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33

Steve Schirripa Goon

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39

Katherine Helmond in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Katherine Helmond Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68

Penn Jillette in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Penn Jillette Carnie Talker

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42

Jenette Goldstein Maid

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37

Verne Troyer in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Verne Troyer Wee Waiter

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28

David Brisbin Man in Car

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45

Tyde Kierney Reporter

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48

Jennifer Elise Cox Shopper

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28

Stephen Bridgewater in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Stephen Bridgewater Human Cannonball

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44

Mary Gillis Shopper

Buck Holland Shopper

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63

Lyle Lovett Road Person

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40

Larry Brandenburg Cop in Car

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49

James O'Sullivan TV Newsman

Chris Hendrie Executive Director

Joseph S. Griffo Trapeze Artist

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45

Michael Lee Gogin in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Michael Lee Gogin Uniformed Dwarf

Robert Allen Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles

Kim Flowers Lizard Performer

Milt Tarver TV Newsman

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54

Hunter S. Thompson Other Duke in Matrix Flashback

Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60

Alex Craig Mann in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Alex Craig Mann Stockbroker

Christopher Callen Bazooko Circus Waitress

Marlene Bologna Trapeze Artist

Karen Price Trapeze Artist

Lisa Hoyle Trapeze Artist

Brian Le Baron in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Brian Le Baron Parking Attendant

Michael Warwick in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Michael Warwick Bell Boy

Gary Bruno Desert Room Doorman

Kathryn Alexander Lizard Performer

Donald Morrow Film Narrator

Gale Baker Police Chief's Wife

Ben Yeagar in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Ben Yeagar Clown Barker

Will Blount The Black Guy

Mia Babalis Lizard Performer

Kristin Draudt Lizard Performer

Trudi Forristal Lizard Performer

Nan Friedman Lizard Performer

Judith Lieff Lizard Performer

Diana Mehoudar Lizard Performer

Geoffrey Nimmer Lizard Performer

Chobi Gyorgy Trapeze Artist

Gil Boccaccio Desert Room Doorman

Benjamin A. Van Der Veen TV Crew Man

Ransom Gates Dune Buggy Passenger

Frank Romano Dune Buggy Passenger

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Alcohol Use
Drug Use
Smoking

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas FAQ

When was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas released?

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released 26 years ago, on Tuesday May 19th, 1998.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

The lead role is played by Johnny Depp in the role of Raoul Duke.

How much did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas cost to make?

The budget was $18,500,000.

How much money did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas make?

The worldwide revenue was $10,700,000.

Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on Netflix?

No, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on Amazon Prime?

No, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on Disney Plus?

No, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

1% 13-19

6% 20-29

12% 30-39

22% 40-49

6% 50-59

6% 60-69

1% 70-79

46% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

31% Female

69% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

1% Journalist

1% Lawyer

1% Reporter

1% Cop

1% Photographer

1% Stockbroker

91% Unknown