Discover
-
Gus Van Sant
Director -
James L. Brooks
Thanks -
William Shakespeare
Additional Dialogue -
Scott Patrick Green
Additional Still Photographer -
Nick Wechsler
Thanks -
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design -
David Minkowski
Second Assistant Director -
David Brisbin
Production Design
-
WilsonWatches 12/22/2021 4:36:02 PM
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.
Keanu Reeves
Scott FavorRiver Phoenix
Michael "Mike" WatersJim Caviezel
Airline ClerkUdo Kier
HansJames Russo
Richard WatersGrace Zabriskie
AlenaGus Van Sant
Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)Flea
Budd