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Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasFri, Sep 27, 1991New York Film Festival
GB
- In CinemasFri, Mar 27, 1992
CA
- In CinemasThu, Sep 12, 1991Toronto International Film Festival
AU
- In CinemasThu, Mar 26, 1992
FR
- In CinemasSun, Sep 8, 1991Deauville Film Festival
DE
- Streaming / DigitalWed, Jan 15, 1992
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
River Phoenix
as Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves
as Scott Favor
James Russo
as Richard Waters
William Richert
as Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey
as Gary
Chiara Caselli
as Carmella
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