The read
A Balasaur Score of 62 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, Metacritic 41/100. Audiences rate it 34 points higher than critics do.
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 wild drug binge.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic41/100
Audiences rate it 34 points higher than critics do.
5,195 audience votes
Key crew
- Terry GilliamDirector
- Terry GilliamScreenplay
- Tod DaviesScreenplay
- Tony GrisoniScreenplay
- Alex CoxScreenplay
- Ray CooperOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Johnny DeppRaoul Duke
- Benicio del ToroDr. Gonzo
- Tobey MaguireHitchhiker
- Michael Lee GoginUniformed Dwarf
- Larry CedarCar Rental Agent - Los Angeles
- Brian Le BaronParking Attendant
- Katherine HelmondDesk Clerk at Mint Hotel
- Michael WarwickBell Boy
- Craig BierkoLacerda
- Tyde KierneyReporter
- Mark HarmonMagazine Reporter
- Tim ThomersonHoodlum
Stills
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Themes
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