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My Own Private Idaho
First aired on Feb 1, 1991
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Genres: 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 Cast: click image to view more
River Phoenix | Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves | Scott Favor
James Russo | Richard Waters
William Richert | Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey | Gary
Chiara Caselli | Carmella
Featured Crew
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Beatrix Aruna Pasztor | Costume Design
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Anthony Brand | Line Producer
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Gina Monaci | Makeup Artist
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Curtiss Clayton | Editor
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Gus Van Sant | Director
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David Brisbin | Production Design