My Own Private Idaho poster

My Own Private Idaho( 1991)

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Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      River Phoenix

      Mike Waters

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      Keanu Reeves

      Scott Favor

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      James Russo

      Richard Waters

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      William Richert

      Bob Pigeon

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      Rodney Harvey

      Gary

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      Chiara Caselli

      Carmella

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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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      Udo Kier

      Hans

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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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      Scott Patrick Green

      Coverboy / Cafe Kid

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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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      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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      Melanie Mosely

      Lounge Hostess

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      Greg Murphy

      Carl

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      David Reppinhagen

      Yuppie at Jake's

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      Tiger Warren

      Tiger Warren

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      Massimo Di Cataldo

      Italian Street Boy

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      Pao Pei Andreoli

      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)

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by WilsonWatches

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    Written by WilsonWatches on Sun Mar 28 2021
    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....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    2500000.00

    Revenue

    6400000.00

    Keywords

    • individual
    • friendship
    • treasure
    • robbery
    • sibling relationship
    • rome, italy
    • parent child relationship
    • generations conflict
    • portland, oregon
    • hustler
    • cocaine
    • idaho
    • seattle, washington
    • male friendship
    • road trip
    • unrequited love
    • male prostitution
    • poverty
    • prostitution
    • incest
    • lgbt
    • lost mother
    • narcolepsy
    • father son relationship
    • gay theme