My Own Private Idaho
Dramaindividualfriendshiptreasurerobberysibling relationshiprome, italyparent child relationshipgenerations conflictportland, oregonhustlercocaineidahoseattle, washingtonmale friendshiproad tripunrequited lovemale prostitutionpovertyprostitutionincestlgbtlost mothernarcolepsyfather son relationshipgay theme
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.
Year 1991
Studio New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Director Gus Van Sant
Crew Gus Van Sant (Director), Laurie Parker (Producer), Anthony Brand (Line Producer), Bill Stafford (Original Music Composer), Curtiss Clayton (Editor), David Brisbin (Production Design)
Popularity 4
Language English, Deutsch, Italiano
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