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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Movie vs Book
Film · 1998 · Directed by Terry Gilliam · Starring Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Movie: Cast and Details
A journalist and his lawyer drive to Las Vegas in a haze of drugs and chaos.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookIt follows the book's episodes closely and often uses its words directly.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first if you want the original voice. The film is a wild, faithful visual version.
What the book gives you
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
A short, wild ride with strong prose and heavy drug use. It is not for everyone, but it is a landmark of the genre.
Who will like it: Readers who like satire and wild, personal journalism.