My Own Private Idaho is a masterpiece from independent film maker Gus Van Sant, who in this work seamlessly illustrates a series of cultural phenomena. River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star as street workers in the film that became a cult classic and an icon in Gay Cinema.
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River Phoenix | Mike Waters |
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Keanu Reeves | Scott Favor |
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James Russo | Richard Waters |
| William Richert | Bob Pigeon | |
| Rodney Harvey | Gary | |
| Chiara Caselli | Carmella | |
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Grace Zabriskie | Mother |
| Tom Troupe | Jack Favor | |
| Michael Parker | Digger | |
| Jessie Thomas | Denise | |
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Flea | Budd |
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Udo Kier | Hans |
| Sally Curtice | Jane Lightwork |
Art |
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| David Brisbin | Production Design |
Camera |
| John J. Campbell | Director of Photography |
| Eric Alan Edwards | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up |
| Beatrix Aruna Pasztor | Costume Design |
| Gina Monaci | Makeup Artist |
Directing |
| Gus Van Sant | Director |
Editing |
| Curtiss Clayton | Editor |
Production |
| Laurie Parker | Producer |
| Anthony Brand | Line Producer |
Sound |
| Bill Stafford | Original Music Composer |