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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

7.2/10

Rating

118 min

Runtime

1998

Release Year

Terry Gilliam

Director

Cast

Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin, Larry Cedar

Quick Synopsis

Raoul Duke, a journalist, and his attorney Dr. Gonzo travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in a red convertible to cover a motorcycle race, bringing a suitcase filled with various drugs. As they spend time in Las Vegas, their drug use escalates rapidly, leading them to cause significant damage to their hotel room and become increasingly worried about potential legal trouble. Duke initially decides to drive back to Los Angeles, but after a strange encounter with a police officer, he changes his mind and returns to Las Vegas to continue their intense drug-fueled experience.

Detailed Synopsis of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

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