My Own Private Idaho (1991)
My Own Private Idaho (1991)
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Cast & Crew.
River Phoenix
Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
Udo Kier
Hans
James Russo
Richard Waters
William Richert
Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey
Gary
Chiara Caselli
Carmella
Michael Parker
Digger
Jessica Makinson
Denise
Flea
Budd
Grace Zabriskie
Alena
Gus Van Sant
Director
Tom Troupe
Jack Favor
Sally Curtice
Jane Lightwork
Laurie Parker
Producer
Robert Lee Pitchlynn
Walt
Bill Stafford
Composer
Mickey Cottrell
Daddy Carroll
John J. Campbell
Cinematographer
Wade Evans
Wade
Eric Alan Edwards
Cinematographer
Matthew Ebert
Coverboy
Tom Cramer
Coverboy
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Vana O'Brien
Sharon Waters
David Brisbin
ProductionDesigner
Shaun Jordan
Cafe Kid
Scott Patrick Green
Coverboy / Cafe Kid / Additional Still Photographer
Shawn Wight
Cafe Kid
George Conner
Bad George
Oliver Kirk
Indian Cop
Stanley Hainsworth
Dirtman
Joshua Halladay
Baby Mike
Douglas Tollenen
Little Richard
Steven Clark Pachosa
Hotel Manager
Lannie Swerdlow
Disco Manager
Wally Gaarsland
Rock Promoter
Bryan Wilson
Rock Promoter
Mark Weaver
Rock Promoter
Conrad 'Bud' Montgomery
Rock Promoter
Pat Patterson
Cop
Steve Vernelson
Cop
Mike Cascadden
Cop
Eric Hull
Mayor's Aid
James A. Arling
Minister
Jim Caviezel
Airline Clerk
Ana Cavinato
Stewardess
Greg Murphy
Carl
David Reppinhagen
Yuppie at Jake's
Tiger Warren
Himself
Massimo Di Cataldo
Italian Street Boy
Robert Egon
Italian Street Boy
Paolo Baiocco
Italian Street Boy
Mario Stracciarolo
Mike's Italian Client
Pao Pei Andreoli
Italian Street Boy
Anthony Brand
Line Producer
Gina Monaci
Makeup Artist / Hairstylist
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Kris Krengel
First Assistant Director
Allan Mindel
Co-Executive Producer
D-J Haanraadts
Assistant Director
John O. Brown III
Assistant Director
William Shakespeare
Additional Dialogue / Original Concept
James L. Brooks
Thanks
Charles Armstrong
Construction Coordinator
Donna L. Bascom
Thanks
Kelley Baker
Supervising Sound Editor
Solomon J. LeFlore
Thanks
Ira Schreck
Legal Services
Peter Appleton
Sound Editor
David Minkowski
Second Assistant Director
Allesandra Ravenna
Production Coordinator
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 1, 1991
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 44m
Content RatingR
Budget$2,500,000
Box Office$6,400,000
Filming LocationsRome, Italy
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My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V. The story follows two friends, Mike Waters and Scott Favor, played by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves respectively, as they embark on a journey of personal discovery that takes them from Portland, Oregon, to Mike's hometown in Idaho, and then to Rome in search of Mike's mother.
My Own Private Idaho had its premiere at the 48th Venice International Film Festival, and received largely positive reviews from critics, including Roger Ebert and those of The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly. The film was a moderate financial success, grossing over $8 million, above its estimated budget of $2.5 million. Phoenix received several awards for his performance in the film, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 1991 Venice Film Festival, Best Male Lead from the Independent Spirit Awards, and Best Actor from the National Society of Film Critics.
My Own Private Idaho is considered a landmark film in New Queer Cinema, an early 1990s movement in queer-themed independent filmmaking. Since its release, it has grown in popularity and been deemed a cult classic, especially among LGBT audiences. The film is notable for its then-taboo subject matter and avant-garde style.