Storyline
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.
Principal Cast
River Phoenix
Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
James Russo
Richard Waters
William Richert
Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey
Gary
Chiara Caselli
Carmella
MI
Michael Parker
Digger
Jessica Makinson
Denise
Media Information
DirectorGus Van Sant
StatusReleased
Runtime104 min
Genres
Drama
Release Date1991-02-01
LanguageEnglish, Italian, German
CountryUnited States of America
Production
New Line Cinema
Fine Line Features