My Own Private Idaho
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
   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
   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