
My Own Private Idaho
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.
Top Billed Cast

River Phoenix
Mike Waters

Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor

James Russo
Richard Waters

William Richert
Bob Pigeon

Rodney Harvey
Gary
Featured Crew

Gus Van Sant
Director
Laurie Parker
Producer
Anthony Brand
Line Producer
Bill Stafford
Original Music Composer
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
David Brisbin
Production Design
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Gina Monaci
Makeup Artist

Gus Van Sant
Screenplay
Allan Mindel
Co-Executive Producer
Gina Monaci
Hairstylist
D-J Haanraadts
Assistant Director