Question 1

Why wasn't 'Sympathy For The Devil' used in the film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

The rights to play The Rolling Stones' 'Sympathy For The Devil' were too expensive for the production's budget, even though it appears in Hunter S. Thompson's book.

Question 2

What real-life connection did Johnny Depp have to Hunter S. Thompson's wardrobe?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Depp wore actual clothing from Hunter S. Thompson's 1970s wardrobe in the film, borrowed after Depp spent four months with Thompson studying his mannerisms.

Question 3

Which major film festival premiered Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998, and was also shown at the Stockholm International Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Question 4

What controversial improvised line did Gary Busey add to the film?

Accepted Answer

Gary Busey improvised the 'Give me a kiss' line, which initially horrified producers and Hunter S. Thompson, but director Terry Gilliam kept it in the final cut.

Question 5

What recurring background prop was designed by Ralph Steadman?

Accepted Answer

A strange-looking cactus designed by Ralph Steadman appears multiple times in background scenes, which director Terry Gilliam complained about having to transport.

Question 6

Why wasn't 'Sympathy For The Devil' used in the film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

The rights to play The Rolling Stones' 'Sympathy For The Devil' were too expensive for the production's budget, even though it appears in the book.

Question 7

What real-life connection did Johnny Depp have to Hunter S. Thompson's wardrobe?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Depp wore actual clothing from Hunter S. Thompson's 1970s wardrobe, which Thompson lent him after Depp spent four months studying his mannerisms.

Question 8

Which festivals screened Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival and Stockholm International Film Festival in 1998, and at International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1999.

Question 9

What controversial improvised line did Gary Busey add to the film?

Accepted Answer

Gary Busey improvised the 'Give me a kiss' line, which initially horrified producers and Hunter S. Thompson, but Terry Gilliam kept it in the final cut.

Question 10

What strange prop appears repeatedly in the background of various scenes?

Accepted Answer

A strange-looking cactus designed by Ralph Steadman appears many times in the background; director Terry Gilliam complained about having to lug it around.

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