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Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Featuring: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Ellen Barkin, Craig Bierko, Gary Busey, Cameron Diaz, Flea, Mark Harmon, Katherine Helmond, Michael Jeter, Lyle Lovett, Tobey Maguire, Chris Meloni, Christina Ricci, Harry Dean Stanton, Tim Thomerson, Hunter S. Thompson
It is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas—accompanied by a trunkful of contraband and his slightly unhinged Samoan attorney, Dr. Gonzo—to cover a motorcycle race. What should be a cut-and-dried journalistic assignment quickly descends into a feverish psychedelic odyssey. Director Terry Gilliam and an all-star cast, headlined by Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro, show no mercy in bringing Hunter S. Thompson’s excoriating dissection of the American way of life to the screen, creating a film both hilarious and savage.
Release Information:
Technical Specifications
Format:
4K UHD
Blu-ray
Discs:
UHD-100 (1 Disc)
BD-50 (1 Disc)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
None (4K UHD)
A (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1
2.35:1
Audio Options:
English DTS-HD MA Surround 2.0
English DTS-HD MA Surround 5.1
Resolution:
2160p/24
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English
HDR:
Dolby Vision
HDR10
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Video Presentation, Documentary, Audio Interview, Gallery, Audio Recording, Theatrical Trailer, Booklet
- Audio commentary by Terry Gilliam
- Audio commentary featuring stars Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro, and producer Laila Nabulsi
- Audio commentary with author Hunter S. Thompson
- Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by Terry Gilliam
- Selection of Thompson correspondence, read on camera by Johnny Depp
- Hunter Goes to Hollywood, a short documentary
- Program about the controversy over the screenwriting credit
- Profile of Oscar Zeta Acosta, the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo
- Collection of artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman
- Excerpt from the 1996 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas recording featuring Jim Jarmusch and Maury Chaykin
- Documentary from 1978 featuring Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman
- Storyboards, production designs, and stills
- Theatrical trailer
- An essay by critic J. Hoberman and two pieces by Hunter S. Thompson
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Restoration Information
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Restoration by:
Universal Studios
Year: 1998
Scanned at: High-Definition Digital
Restored at: High-Definition Digital
Sources:
35mm Interpositive
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Restoration by:
The Criterion Collection
Year: 2023
Scanned at: 4K Digital
Restored at: 4K Digital
Sources:
35mm Original camera negative
Release Notes on Restoration
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS is presented in the aspect ratio of 2.39:1 on the 4K Ultra HD disc and 2.35:1 on the Blu-ray. Supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam, this new 4K restoration was created from the 35 mm original camera negative. A 35 mm print, courtesy of Universal Pictures, was used as a color reference. The 2.0 surround track was remastered from the original 35 mm stems and the 35 mm 5.1 DTS print master. The feature is presented in Dolby Vision HDR (high dynamic range) on the 4K UHD disc and high-definition SDR (standard dynamic range) on the Blu-ray.