The director Terry Gilliam really did put the pages on screen and this truly is one of the greatest adaptations of a novel. The story takes place on the last Vegas strip where the two anti-heroes turn on, tune in and drop out, all the while falling victim to their own follies as paranoia overtakes their thoughts. He has a penchant to push things to the extreme, especially his consumption of mind-altering substances. Raoul Duke is a sports reporter reporting on the Finke Desert Race in Las Vegas. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) on a mission to find the American dream.
This crazy tale of excess follows reporter Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his sidekick lawyer Dr.
Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. This is an absolute classic, based on the cult novel by Hunter S. Check out this cool list we made of 10 Casino Movies on Netflix Right Now:
