My Own Private Idaho (1991)

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day. 1991-02-01 United States of America 104 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

River Phoenix is Michael
Michael "Mike" Waters
Keanu Reeves is Scott Favor
Scott Favor
William Richert is Bob Pigeon
Bob Pigeon
Udo Kier is Hans
Chiara Caselli is Carmella
James Russo is Richard Waters
Richard Waters
Flea is Budd
Budd
Tom Troupe is Jack Favor
Jack Favor