My Own Private Idaho 1991
7 / 10
My Own Private Idaho
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.
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.
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All 1 Videos & 29 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Michael "Mike" Waters
... Scott Favor
... Richard Waters
... Bob Pigeon
... Gary
... Carmella
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See All 1 Reviews22 Dec 2021 by WilsonWatches
Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.
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Release Date:
Feb 01, 1991 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 44`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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My Own Private Idaho
Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.
Cast & Crew of
My Own Private Idaho
Directors & Credit Writers
JOBI
John O. Brown III... Assistant Director
KK
Kris Krengel... First Assistant Director
... Director
Cast
... Michael "Mike" Waters
... Scott Favor
... Richard Waters
... Bob Pigeon
... Gary
... Carmella
... Digger
... Denise
... Denise
... Budd
... Alena
... Jack Favor
... Hans
... Jane Lightwork
... Walt
... Daddy Carroll
WE
Wade Evans... Wade
... Coverboy
TC
Tom Cramer... Coverboy
... Sharon Waters
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