Status
Released
original language
English
Budget
$ 2500000
Revenue
$ 6400000

Mike Waters

Scott Favor

Richard Waters

Bob Pigeon

Gary

Carmella

Digger

Denise

Budd

Alena

Jack Favor

Hans

Jane Lightwork

Walt

Daddy Carroll

Wade

Coverboy

Coverboy / Cafe Kid

Coverboy

Sharon Waters

Cafe Kid

Cafe Kid

Bad George

Indian Cop

Dirtman

Baby Mike

Little Richard

Hotel Manager

Disco Manager

Rock Promoter

Rock Promoter

Rock Promoter

Rock Promoter

Cop

Cop

Cop

Mayor's Aid

Minister

Airline Clerk

Stewardess

Lounge Hostess

Carl

Yuppie at Jake's

Tiger Warren

Italian Street Boy

Italian Street Boy

Italian Street Boy

Italian Street Boy

Mike's Italian Client

Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)

Written by WilsonWatches on 2021-03-28
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.