Product Details

• Directors: Gus Van Sant
• Format: PAL, Import
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• ASIN: B001QCHGBM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #628,640 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 independent film written and directed by Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. The story follows two friends, Mike (River Phoenix) and Scott (Keanu Reeves), as they embark on a journey of personal discovery that takes them to Mike's hometown in Idaho and then to Italy in search of Mike's mother. Scott is based on Prince Hal, the son of the king in the Shakespearean history Henry IV. He is the son of the wealthy mayor of Portland, Oregon and claims his street behavior, which includes prostitution to male clients, is largely rebellion. Mike, however, is gay, narcoleptic and has no other means of support. The two develop a strong friendship that is tested by Scott's ambivalence to street life and his forthcoming inheritance, as well as Mike's romantic affection for his companion. My Own Private Idaho (1991) / Region 2 PAL European Edition / 2 DISC special Edition / ENGLISH and Hungarian Language options / Director: Gus Van Sant Writers: William Shakespeare (play) Gus Van Sant (written by) / Starring: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo / 99 minutes