Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1998 · directed by Terry Gilliam

Rating
66/100
Hit
no
Prestige lists
Criterion

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), directed by Terry Gilliam, rates 66/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

Crew

  • Nicola Pecorini — Director of Photography
  • Lesley Walker — Editor
  • Ray Cooper — Original Music Composer
  • Alex Cox — Screenplay
  • Terry Gilliam — Screenplay
  • Tod Davies — Screenplay
  • Tony Grisoni — Screenplay

More from Terry Gilliam

  1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) — 85/100 · hit
  2. Brazil (1985) — 83/100 · hit
  3. Twelve Monkeys (1995) — 79/100
  4. The Fisher King (1991) — 75/100
  5. Time Bandits (1981) — 75/100
  6. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983) — 75/100 · short, not counted

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