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My Own Private Idaho

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

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  • Drama

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
February 1, 1991
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English, German, Italian
Countries
United States of America
Director
Gus Van Sant
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$6,400,000
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