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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
UNITED STATES · 1998

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Terry Gilliam
drug abuse counterculture Las Vegas road trip paranoia
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Synopsis

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his w

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