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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.
Jul 20, 1991 · My Own Private Idaho: Directed by Gus Van Sant. With River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert. Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.
- (62K)
- Drama
- Gus Van Sant
- 1991-07-20
While My Own Private Idaho journeys from Portland to Idaho to Italy in search of Mike's mother, Van Sant's first stop is to spotlight the Hollywood heartthrobs in a whole new light.
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...
- (60)
- Gus Van Sant
- R
- River Phoenix
Oct 18, 1991 · A human comedy about two male prostitutes, one narcoleptic and one rich, who drift through the Pacific Northwest and Italy. The film evokes their state of drifting need and their search for love and shelter.
A film by Gus Van Sant about two young street hustlers, Mike and Scott, who embark on a journey of self-discovery and love in the Pacific Northwest. Features include new 4K transfer, audio commentary, documentary, interviews, deleted scenes, and more.
Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way. Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive.
