Fear and loathing in Las Vegas [videorecording DVD] / Universal Pictures ; Rhino Films ; produced by Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth ; directed by Terry Gilliam ; screenplay by Tod Davies, Alex Cox.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Benecio Del Toro. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson.
Contents:
Special features: disc 1. The movie: Three audio commentary tracks (director Terry Gilliam, stars Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro ; producer Laila Nabulsi ; and author Hunter S. Thompson -- Deleted scenes with commentary by Terry Giliam -- Language: English Dolby digital 5.1 ; English DTS 5.1 -- Subtitles: English. disc 2. Collection of storyboards and production designs -- Stills gallery -- A selection of Hunter S. Thompson correspondence read on camera by Johnny Dep -- Hunter Goes to Hollywood, a short documentary video by filmmaker Wayne Ewing -- A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credit -- Original trailer and TV spots -- Rare materials on Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo -- Collection of original artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman -- Excerpt from 1996 Fear and Loathing audio CD with Maury Chaykin, Jim Jarmusch and Harry Dean Stanton -- Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood: a 1978 BBC documentary with Thompson and Steadman.
Summary:
On a business trip to Las Vegas, renegade journalist Raoul Duke and his friend Dr. Gonzo must resort to the unthinkable: act normal.
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