My Own Private Idaho
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.
Director(s)
Gus Van Sant
D-J Haanraadts
Kris Krengel
John O. Brown III
David Minkowski
Phred Palmer
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Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.
My Own Private Idaho FAQs
The directors of My Own Private Idaho are Gus Van Sant, D-J Haanraadts, Kris Krengel, John O. Brown III, David Minkowski, and Phred Palmer.
The cast of My Own Private Idaho includes Flea as Budd, Grace Zabriskie as Alena, Keanu Reeves as Scott Favor, James Russo as Richard Waters, Mickey Cottrell as Daddy Carroll, Jim Caviezel as Airline Clerk, Udo Kier as Hans, Chiara Caselli as Carmella, Pat Patterson as Cop, River Phoenix as Mike Waters, Scott Patrick Green as Coverboy / Cafe Kid, Jessica Makinson as Denise, and more.
The duration of My Own Private Idaho is 1h 44 mins.
You can watch My Own Private Idaho on Amazon Video (Rent). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
My Own Private Idaho was released on 01 Feb 1991.
My Own Private Idaho is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
My Own Private Idaho has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoen..."
