Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood, also known as Fear and Loathing in Gonzovision, is a documentary film produced by BBC in 1978 on the subject of Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Nigel Finch. The road trip/film pairs Thompson with Finch's fellow Briton the illustrator Ralph Steadman. The party travel to Hollywood via Death Valley and Barstow from Las Vegas, scene of the pair's 1971 collaboration. It contains interviews with Thompson and Steadman, as well as some short excerpts from some of his work.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Director | Nigel Finch |
| Runtime | 51 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (8 votes) |
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Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Hunter S. Thompson
Self
Ralph Steadman
Self
Edward Judd
Reader (voice)
John Dean
Self (uncredited)
Bill Murray
Self / Nixon Voter (uncredited)
Audrey Hepburn
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Brian Doyle-Murray
Self / Nixon Voter (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dean Martin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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