My Own Private Idaho (1991)
- Starring:
- River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gus Van Sant
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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Gus Van Sant's dreamtime riff on Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Parts I and II" features River Phoenix as Mike Waters, a narcoleptic male hustler who is first seen drifting on a stretch of highway in Idaho. Mike shifts from Seattle to Portland, where he has taken up with Scott Favor (Keanu Reeves), who is also a hustler. The difference between them is Mike's sleepy state betrays an uncertain future, while Scott is ready to inherit a fortune from his father within a week. Mike feels a real affection for Scott, but Scott does not believe men can really love each other. Besides, Scott is mostly hustling as a means of slumming and killing time before he inherits his money. Mike, however, delusionally thinks Scott will continue with his life as a drifter after receiving his inheritance. Mike's belief is shared by the dregs of Portland, who live out of an abandoned hotel with their spiritual leader Bob (film director William Richert). They're convinced Scott's fortune will benefit them all, when in reality Scott has other plans. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 104 mins
Complete Cast:
- River Phoenix - Mike Waters
- James Russo - Richard Waters
- Rodney Harvey - Gary
- Jesse Thomas - Denise
- Grace Zabriskie - Alena
- James A. Arling - Minister
- George Conner - Bad George
- Missimo de Cataldo - Italian Street Boy
- Oliver Kirk - Indian Cop
- Shaun Jordan - Cafe Kid
- Eric Hull - Mayor's Aide
- Stanley Hainesworth - Dirtman
- Wally Gaarsland - Rock Promoter
- Michael Parker - Digger
- Tiger Warren - Himself
- Tom Troupe - Jack Favor
- Lannie Swerdlow - Disco Manager
- Brian Wilson - Rock Promoter
- Robert Lee Pitchlynn - Walt
- Stephen Clark Pachosa - Hotel Manager
- Greg Murphy - Carl
- Conrad "Bud" Montgomery - Rock Promoter
- Matt Ebert - Coverboy
- Mickey Cottrell - Daddy Carroll
- Paolo Baiocco - Italian Street Boy
- Keanu Reeves - Scott Favor
- William Richert - Bob Pigeon
- Chiara Caselli - Carmella
- Flea - Budd
- Pao Pei Andreoli - Italian Street Boy
- James Caviezel - Airline Clerk
- Tom Cramer - Coverboy
- Robert Egon - Italian Street Boy
- Udo Kier - Hans
- Shawn Jones - Cafe Kid
- Joshua Halladay - Baby Mike
- Scott Patrick Green - Coverboy/Cafe Kid
- Jesse Merz - Mean Kid (uncredited)
- Mark Weaver - Rock Promoter
- Steve Vernelson - Cop
- Douglas Tollenen - Little Richard
- Mario Stracciarolo - Mike's Italian Client
- David Reppinhagen - Yuppie at Jake's
- Pat Patterson - Cop
- Vana O'Brien - Sharon Waters
- Melanie Mosely - Lounge Hostess
- Wade Evans - Wade
- Sally Curtice - Jane Lightwork
- Ana Cavinato - Stewardess
- Mike Cascadden - Cop
- Director(s):
- Gus Van Sant
- Writer(s):
- Gus Van Sant
- Producer(s):
- Gus Van Sant, Laurie Parker
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Substance Abuse, Not For Children, Profanity, Nudity, Violence, Strong Sexual Content)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 1991 - My Own Private Idaho - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Film Music
- 1991 - My Own Private Idaho - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
- 1991 - My Own Private Idaho - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
- 1990 - My Own Private Idaho - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
- 1991 - My Own Private Idaho - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actor
