Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood(1978)
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.
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood (1978) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Nigel Finch, released on November 2, 1978 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman, Edward Judd and John Dean. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Nigel Finch
- Producers:
- Nigel Finch
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Bonham-Carter
- Production:
- Omnibus, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hunter S. Thompson
as Self
- Ralph Steadman
Ralph Steadman
as Self
Edward Judd
as Reader (voice)
- John Dean
John Dean
as Self (uncredited)
Bill Murray
as Self / Nixon Voter (uncredited)
Audrey Hepburn
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Self / Nixon Voter (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dean Martin
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Nigel Finch, produced by Nigel Finch.
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Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood?
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The main cast of Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood (1978) includes Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman, Edward Judd, John Dean and Bill Murray. The film was directed by Nigel Finch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood released?
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Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood was released on November 2, 1978 and runs for 51m.
Is Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood worth watching?
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Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood (1978) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.