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My Own Private Idaho
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My Own Private Idaho

1991-02-01 · 104 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Gus Van Sant
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 6,400,000

Top Cast

River PhoenixRiver PhoenixMike Waters
Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesScott Favor
James RussoJames RussoRichard Waters
William RichertWilliam RichertBob Pigeon
Rodney HarveyRodney HarveyGary
Chiara CaselliChiara CaselliCarmella
Michael ParkerDigger
Jessica MakinsonJessica MakinsonDenise
FleaFleaBudd
Grace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieAlena
Tom TroupeTom TroupeJack Favor
Udo KierUdo KierHans
Sally CurticeJane Lightwork
Robert Lee PitchlynnWalt
Mickey CottrellMickey CottrellDaddy Carroll
Wade EvansWade
Matthew EbertCoverboy
Scott Patrick GreenScott Patrick GreenCoverboy / Cafe Kid
Tom CramerCoverboy
Vana O'BrienVana O'BrienSharon Waters

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