Fear and loathing in Las Vegas /
Fueled by a suitcase full of pharmaceuticals, journalist Raoul Duke and his sidekick Dr. Gonzo set off on a fast and furious ride through nonstop neon, surreal surroundings and a crew of crazy characters.
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
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[Irvington, N.Y.] :
Criterion Collection,
[2003]
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| Edition: | RSDL dual-layer ed. |
| Series: | Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ;
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| Summary: | Fueled by a suitcase full of pharmaceuticals, journalist Raoul Duke and his sidekick Dr. Gonzo set off on a fast and furious ride through nonstop neon, surreal surroundings and a crew of crazy characters. |
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| Item Description: | "Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson"--Container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Aspect ratio 2.35:1; enhanced for 16:9 TVs. Special features: disc 1. The movie. Digital transfer by director Terry Gilliam and enhanced for 16x9 televisions ; New Dolby digital and DTS 5.1 sound mixes ; Three audio commentary tracks: director Terry Gilliam; stars Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro, and producer Laila Nabulsi; and Hunter S. Thompson ; Deleted scenes with commentary by Terry Gilliam -- disc 2. The supplements. Collection of storyboards and production designs ; Stills gallery ; A selection of Hunter S. Thompson correspondence, on-camera by Johnny Depp ; Hunter goes to Hollywood, a short documentary video by filmmaker Wayne Ewing ; A look at the controversy over the screenwriting credit ; Original trailer and TV spots ; Rare materials on Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo ; Collection of original artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman ; Excerpt from 1996 Fear and loathing audio CD with Maury Chaykin, Jim Jarmusch, and Harry Dean Stanton ; Fear and loathing on the road to Hollywood: a 1978 BBC documentary with Thompson and Steadman. Booklet features an essay by critic J. Hoberman and two pieces by Thompson. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([28] pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.) |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital and DTS Dolby digital 5.1, stereo. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: R. |
| Production Credits: | Director, Terry Gilliam ; producers Laila Nabulsi, Patrick Cassavetti, Stephen Nemeth ; photography, Nicola Pecorini. |
| ISBN: | 1559409304 |