Drama · United States of America · 1991 · 1h 44m

My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho poster
Director
Gus Van Sant
Cast
River Phoenix as Mike Waters Keanu Reeves as Scott Favor James Russo as Richard Waters William Richert as Bob Pigeon Rodney Harvey as Gary Chiara Caselli as Carmella
Crew
John J. Campbell — Director of Photography Eric Alan Edwards — Director of Photography Curtiss Clayton — Editor Bill Stafford — Original Music Composer Gus Van Sant — Screenplay Laurie Parker — Producer
Tagline

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
individualfriendshiptreasurerobberysibling relationshiprome, italyparent child relationshipgenerations conflictportland, oregonhustlercocaineidaho
Key Collaborators
Gus Van Sant Director John J. Campbell Director of Photography Eric Alan Edwards Director of Photography Curtiss Clayton Editor Bill Stafford Original Music Composer Gus Van Sant Screenplay Laurie Parker Producer David Brisbin Production Design Beatrix Aruna Pasztor Costume Design
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