FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998)
FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998)
Type Feature
Approx. Running minutes 113
Release dates 22/03/2013, 10/05/1999
BBFCInsight Contains frequent drug use, strong language and sex references
Genre(s) Drama
Director(s) Terry Gilliam
Cast includes Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Craig Bierko, Mark Harmon, Richard Portnow, Debbie Reynolds (voice), Cameron Diaz, Lyle Lovett, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci, Michael Jeter, Harry Dean Stanton, Jenette Goldstein, Ellen Barkin, Hunter S. Thompson
Cut All known versions of this work passed uncut.
BBFCinsight publication date 12/03/2013
Note: The following text may contain spoilers
FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS is a 1998 adaptation of Hunter S Thompson's 1971 book about a drug-addicted journalist who travels to Las Vegas with a friend to cover a racing event. It was originally classified 18 for cinema release in 1998 and 18 for video and DVD release in 1999. This cinema re-release is rated 18 for frequent drug use, strong language and sex references.
Throughout the film the central character and his friend take a large number of drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and LSD. Although there is no overt criticism of drug use, some of the potentially negative consequences are vividly illustrated, including disturbing hallucinations, vomiting, paranoia, and increasingly erratic and violent behaviour.
There are over 60 uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker', 'c**ksucker'), several of which are aggressive or sexual in nature. There is also a range of milder bad language. There are a number of strong verbal sex references, some of which are very crude and graphic, and some of which relate to sexual violence.
Additionally, the film contains scenes of violence and threat, sight of the bloody aftermath of a road accident, and some breast nudity. In addition to the drug use, the film also features alcohol abuse and smoking.
No-one younger than 18 may see an 18 rated film in the cinema. No-one younger that 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video or DVD.
Details
- Title
- FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
- Also known as
- FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
- Year
- 1998
- Formats
- DVD, Cinema
- Distributor(s)
- U.I.P. (UK),Universal Pictures (UK),Universal Pictures Int (UK),Front Row TV Ltd,CIC Video
- Classified date(s)
- 14/02/2013
- Main language
- English
- BBFC reference
- AZF154094
Related work
Feature
| Title | Type | Runtime | Cut | Distributor | Date | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | Video | 113m 26s | Front Row TV Ltd | 28/10/1999 |  18 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | Video | 113m 26s | Universal Pictures (UK) | 11/08/1999 | 18 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | Video | 113m 26s | CIC Video | 01/04/1999 | 18 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | Film | 118m 8s | U.I.P. (UK) | 16/06/1998 | 18 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | Film | 118m 19s | Universal Pictures Int (UK) | 14/02/2013 | 18 |
Trailer
| Title | Type | Runtime | Cut | Distributor | Date | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | 2m 2s | U.I.P. (UK) | 21/07/1998 |  15 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | 1m 58s | CIC Video | 06/07/1998 |  12 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | 1m 31s | CIC Video | 06/07/1998 | 18 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | 1m 40s | U.I.P. (UK) | 19/06/1998 | 15 |
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| FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS | 2m 13s | U.I.P. (UK) | 19/06/1998 |  PG |
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