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.
Released: Feb 01, 1991
Runtime: 104 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, William Richert, Udo Kier, Chiara Caselli, James Russo
Crew: Anthony Brand (Line Producer), Bill Stafford (Original Music Composer), Gina Monaci (Makeup Artist), Laurie Parker (Producer), Beatrix Aruna Pasztor (Costume Design), Gus Van Sant (Director)