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My Own Private Idaho

    Drama
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Feb 1, 1991
Rated R

In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.

Details

  • Directors
  • Revenue$6,400,000
  • Budget
    $2,500,000
  • Vote Average
    7.1
  • Vote Count
    1115
  • Popularity
    37
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

Cast

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River Phoenix
Michael "Mike" Waters
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Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
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William Richert
Bob Pigeon
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Udo Kier
Hans
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Chiara Caselli
Carmella
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James Russo
Richard Waters
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Rodney Harvey
Gary
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Michael Parker
Digger
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Jessica Makinson
Denise
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Flea
Budd
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Grace Zabriskie
Alena
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Tom Troupe
Jack Favor
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Sally Curtice
Jane Lightwork
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Robert Lee Pitchlynn
Walt
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Mickey Cottrell
Daddy Carroll
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Wade Evans
Wade
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Matthew Ebert
Coverboy
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Tom Cramer
Coverboy
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Vana O'Brien
Sharon Waters
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Shaun Jordan
Cafe Kid
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Scott Patrick Green
Coverboy / Cafe Kid
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Shawn Wight
Cafe Kid
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George Conner
Bad George
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Oliver Kirk
Indian Cop
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Stanley Hainsworth
Dirtman
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Joshua Halladay
Baby Mike
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Douglas Tollenen
Little Richard
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Steven Clark Pachosa
Hotel Manager
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Lannie Swerdlow
Disco Manager
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Wally Gaarsland
Rock Promoter
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Bryan Wilson
Rock Promoter
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Mark Weaver
Rock Promoter
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Conrad 'Bud' Montgomery
Rock Promoter
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Pat Patterson
Cop
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Steve Vernelson
Cop
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Mike Cascadden
Cop
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Eric Hull
Mayor's Aid
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James A. Arling
Minister
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Jim Caviezel
Airline Clerk
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Ana Cavinato
Stewardess
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Greg Murphy
Carl
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David Reppinhagen
Yuppie at Jake's
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Tiger Warren
Himself
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Massimo Di Cataldo
Italian Street Boy
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Robert Egon
Italian Street Boy
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Paolo Baiocco
Italian Street Boy
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Mario Stracciarolo
Mike's Italian Client
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Gus Van Sant
Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
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Pao Pei Andreoli
Italian Street Boy

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Reviews

(1)
WilsonWatches
80%
Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.