Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Terry Gilliam
Screenplay by	Terry Gilliam Tony Grisoni Tod Davies Alex Cox
Based on	Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
Produced by	Laila Nabulsi Patrick Cassavetti Stephen Nemeth
Starring	Johnny Depp Benicio del Toro
Cinematography	Nicola Pecorini
Edited by	Lesley Walker
Music by	Ray Cooper
Production companies	Summit Entertainment[1] Rhino Films[1] Shark Productions[1] Fear and Loathing LLC[1]
Distributed by	Universal Pictures[1]
Release date	May 22, 1998 (1998-05-22)
Running time	118 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$18 million
Box office	$13.7 million

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American stoner road black comedy film based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name. It was co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam and stars Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro as Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, respectively. The film details the duo's journey through Las Vegas as their initial journalistic intentions devolve into an exploration of the city under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on May 22, 1998, by Universal Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a financial failure, however, the film began to gain a number of fans and is today considered a cult classic.