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My Own Private Idaho (1991)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of River PhoenixRiver PhoenixMike Waters
  • Photo of Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesScott Favor
  • Photo of James RussoJames RussoRichard Waters
  • Photo of William RichertWilliam RichertBob Pigeon
  • Photo of Rodney HarveyRodney HarveyGary
  • Photo of Chiara CaselliChiara CaselliCarmella
  • Photo of Michael ParkerMichael ParkerDigger
  • Photo of Jessica MakinsonJessica MakinsonDenise
  • Photo of FleaFleaBudd
  • Photo of Grace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieAlena

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