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My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

R
09/27/1991 (US)
01h 44m

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

Overview

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.

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River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Michael "Mike" Waters

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Scott Favor

James Russo

James Russo

Richard Waters

William Richert

William Richert

Bob Pigeon

Flea

Flea

Budd

Media

My Own Private Idaho - Trailer (Criterion Remaster)

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