My Own Private Idaho(1991)
Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.
Overview
In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.
- Director:
- Gus Van Sant
- Writers:
- Gus Van Sant, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Laurie Parker
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Alan Edwards
- Composer:
- Bill Stafford
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Revenue:
- $6,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
River Phoenix
Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
James Russo
Richard Waters
William Richert
Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey
Gary
Chiara Caselli
Carmella
Michael Parker
Digger
Jessica Makinson
Denise
Flea
Budd
Grace Zabriskie
Alena
Tom Troupe
Jack Favor
Udo Kier
Hans
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