Fear and loathing in Las Vegas [videorecording (Blu-ray)] / Universal Pictures presents a Rhino Films production ; a Terry Gilliam film ; screenplay by Terry Gilliam ... [et al.] ; a Laila Nabulsi production ; produced by Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth.
Format:
[videorecording (Blu-ray)] /
Edition:
Director-approved Blu-ray special ed.
Publisher:
Criterion Collection,
Copyright Date:
2011
Description:
1 videodisc (119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.)
Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Cameron Diaz, Christina Ricci, Ellen Barkin, Tobey Maguire. Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Special features include: Audio commentary with Gilliam ; Audio commentary with Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and producer Laila Nabulsi ; Audio commentary with author Hunter S. Thompson ; Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by Gilliam ; Selection of Thompson correspondence, read on camera by Johnny Depp ; Hunter goes to Hollywood, a short documentary ; A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credit ; Profile of Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo ; Collection of artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman ; Excerpt from a 1996 Fear and loathing in Las Vegas recording featuring Jim Jarmusch and Maury Chaykin ; BBC documentary from 1978 with Thompson and Steadman ; Storyboards, production designs, stills and trailer. Accompanying booklet features essay by critic J. Hoberman and two pieces by Thompson.
Summary:
It is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas, accompanied by a trunkful of contraband and his unhinged Samoan attorney, Dr. Gonzo, to cover a motorcycle race. His cut-and dried assignment quickly descends into a feverish psychedelic odyssey.
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