Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (movie)

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a movie based on the book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey into the heart of the American Dream. The black comedy movie was filmed in 1998 and the main characters are Raoul Duke and Dr Gonzo played by Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro respectively. Raoul Duke wears a fisherman's hat and yellow tinted aviator glasses. The movie details the duo's journey to Las Vegas with purely journalistic intentions that then quickly devolve into a psychedelic exploration of the city.