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1991

My Own Private Idaho

Directed by Gus Van Sant
Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

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.

Duration

1h 44m

Released

February 1, 1991

Revenue

$6,400,000

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Cast50

  • River Phoenix
  • Keanu Reeves
  • James Russo
  • William Richert
  • Rodney Harvey
  • Chiara Caselli
  • Michael Parker
  • Jessica Makinson
  • Flea

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