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Dr. Gonzo is a character from Hunter S. Thompson's novel "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." He is known as Raoul Duke's attorney and accompanies him on a drug-fueled trip to Las Vegas. Dr. Gonzo is based on Thompson's real-life friend, Oscar Zeta Acosta.
Hunter S. Thompson made a apperance in the movie while depp is having a trip
The Production Budget for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was $18,500,000.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on 05/22/1998.
The Production Budget for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was $18,500,000.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on 05/22/1998.
No, they are not the same person. Hunter S. Thompson is the author and journalist who wrote about his alter ego Raoul Duke, also known as Dr. Gonzo, in his book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." Dr. Gonzo is a character in Thompson's writing, not a real person.
Mr. Depp likes Hunter S. Thompson (Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas) and On The Road by Jack Kerourc.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas grossed $13,711,903 worldwide.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas grossed $10,680,275 in the domestic market.
Hunter S. Thompson based the hitch-hiker from the book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on his brother actually. As to how the hitch-hiker changed after the encounter... I would say that he just has a good story to tell people about two crazy men he hitched a ride with on his way to Las Vegas.