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My Own Private Idaho

71% | Feb 01, 1991 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Gus Van Sant
Director
Laurie Parker
Producer

Cast

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River Phoenix
Michael "Mike" Waters
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Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
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William Richert
Bob Pigeon
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Udo Kier
Hans
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Chiara Caselli
Carmella

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