My Own Private Idaho Poster

My Own Private Idaho

71.00% | February 1, 1991 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Gus Van Sant
Director
Laurie Parker
Producer
Anthony Brand
Line Producer

Cast

River Phoenix
River Phoenix
Michael "Mike" Waters
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
William Richert
William Richert
Bob Pigeon
Udo Kier
Udo Kier
Hans
Chiara Caselli
Chiara Caselli
Carmella