My Own Private Idaho
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
River PhoenixMike Waters
Keanu ReevesScott Favor
James RussoRichard Waters
William RichertBob Pigeon
Rodney HarveyGary
Chiara CaselliCarmellaM
Michael ParkerDigger
Jessica MakinsonDenise
FleaBudd
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Own Private Idaho about?
- 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.
- Who directed My Own Private Idaho?
- My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant.
- When was My Own Private Idaho released?
- My Own Private Idaho was released on February 1, 1991.
- How long is My Own Private Idaho?
- My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 1h 44m.
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