Mike Waters
River Phoenix
Mike Waters
My Own Private Idaho
“Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.”
7.1
1991
1h 44m
Drama
Director: Gus Van Sant
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.
Trailer
My Own Private Idaho - Trailer (Criterion Remaster)
Cast
Scott Favor
Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
Richard Waters
James Russo
Richard Waters
Bob Pigeon
William Richert
Bob Pigeon
Gary
Rodney Harvey
Gary
Carmella
Chiara Caselli
Carmella
Digger
Michael Parker
Digger
Denise
Jessica Makinson
Denise
Budd
Flea
Budd
Alena
Grace Zabriskie
Alena
Jack Favor
Tom Troupe
Jack Favor
Hans
Udo Kier
Hans
Reviews
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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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