7.1My Own Private Idaho · 1991
My Own Private Idaho (1991) is a Drama film directed by Gus Van Sant, starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo.
Drama
7.1Overview
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
River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey, Chiara Caselli, Michael Parker, Jessica Makinson
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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.
When was "My Own Private Idaho" released?
My Own Private Idaho was released in 1991.
Who stars in "My Own Private Idaho"?
The cast includes River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert.
