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My Own Private Idaho
Overview
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.
Cast & Crew
Udo Kier
Hans
Rodney Harvey
Gary
Steven Clark Pachosa
Hotel Manager
Wally Gaarsland
Rock Promoter
Pat Patterson
Cop
Steve Vernelson
Cop
Eric Hull
Mayor's Aid
Mario Stracciarolo
Mike's Italian Client
Recent Comments
Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.
Full Info
My Own Private Idaho
$2,500,000.00
$6,400,000.00
Released
1 hr 44 min
31/01/1991
tt0102494
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Keywords
- parent child relationship
- friendship
- gay theme
- individual
- robbery
- lgbt
- cocaine
- father son relationship
- sibling relationship
- treasure
- poverty
- rome, italy
- male friendship
- unrequited love
- road trip
- generations conflict
- portland, oregon
- hustler
- idaho
- seattle, washington
- male prostitution
- prostitution
- incest
- lost mother
- narcolepsy