My Own Private Idaho
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Initial release | Japan |
| Directors | Gus Van Sant |
| Screenplay | Gus Van Sant |
| Cinematography | Eric Alan Edwards |
| John Campbell | |
| A masterpiece queer magic by van sant and most underrated movie in early 90's. And also river's tragic journey toward . . . | |
| Awards | Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead |
| Volpi Cup for Best Actor | |
| National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor | |
| Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay | |
| PGA Most Promising Producer in Theatrical Motion Pictures | |
| Independent Spirit Award for Best Film Music | |
| Reviews | www.imdb.com |
| Theatrical country of origin release date | USA |
| Nominations | Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead |
| Adapted from | Henry IV, Part 1 |
| Henry V | |
| Henry IV, Part 2 | |
| Distributed by | Fine Line Features |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 733781 |
My Own Private Idaho Life story
In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters (River Phoenix) is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor (Keanu Reeves) 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. … MORE