My Own Private Idaho
Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.
1991-02-01 | 104 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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River PhoenixMichael "Mike" Waters
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Keanu ReevesScott Favor
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James RussoRichard Waters
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William RichertBob Pigeon
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Rodney HarveyGary
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Chiara CaselliCarmella
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FleaBudd
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Grace ZabriskieAlena
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Tom TroupeJack Favor
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Udo KierHans
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Mickey CottrellDaddy Carroll
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Vana O'BrienSharon Waters
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Shaun JordanCafe Kid
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