My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.
Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo
Directed by Gus Van Sant
In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV,' Mike Waters is a gay 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.
Runtime: 104 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: Deutsch,English,Italiano
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Adventure,Drama
Keywords: individual,sibling relationship,rome, italy,robbery,parent child relationship,treasure,portland, oregon,cocaine,generations conflict,idaho,hustler,seattle,male friendship,friendship,road trip,unrequited love,poverty,prostitution,gay sex,incest,lost mother,narcolepsy,father son relationship,lgbt interest
Cast
Michael 'Mike' Waters
Scott Favor
Richard Waters
Bob Pigeon
Gary
Carmella
Digger
Denise
Budd
Alena
Jack Favor
Hans
Jane Lightwork
Walt
Daddy Carroll
Wade
Coverboy
Coverboy
Sharon Waters
Cafe Kid
Coverboy / Cafe Kid
Cafe Kid
Bad George
Indian Cop
Dirtman
Baby Mike
Little Richard
Hotel Manager
Disco Manager
Rock Promoter
Rock Promoter
Rock Promoter
Rock Promoter
Cop
Cop
Cop
Mayor's Aid
Minister
Airline Clerk
Stewardess
Lounge Hostess
Carl
Yuppie at Jake's
Himself
Italian Street Boy
Italian Street Boy
Italian Street Boy
Mike's Italian Client
Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
Italian Street Boy