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'''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas''' is a 1998 film | '''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas''' is a 1998 film set in the early 1970's, directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars [[Benicio del Toro]] as Oscar Z. Acosta (with the alias in the film of Dr. Gonzo) along with [[Johnny Depp]] as Hunter S. Thompson (Playing under the pen name of Raoul Duke). It follows Duke and Gonzo as they travel through Las Vegas whilst under the influence of every hallucinogenic drug known to mankind. The film is based on (the real) Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name. | ||
==Smith and Wesson Model 19== | ==Smith and Wesson Model 19== | ||
The main gun seen in the film is a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]], referred to as a ".357" | The main gun seen in the film is a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]], referred to as a ".357" by Duke and Acosta. It is only fired by Duke in the latter stages of the film. In the novel, the gun is a [[Colt Python|Colt Python Snub]] with a beveled cylinder. | ||
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum.]] | [[Image:Smith&Wesson-Model-19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum.]] | ||
[[Image:FearLoathing-050.png|thumb|none|700px|Dr. Gonzo points the unloaded weapon at Duke while he is consuming cocaine.]] | [[Image:FearLoathing-050.png|thumb|none|700px|Dr. Gonzo points the unloaded weapon at Duke while he is consuming cocaine.]] | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 15 July 2009
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 film set in the early 1970's, directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Benicio del Toro as Oscar Z. Acosta (with the alias in the film of Dr. Gonzo) along with Johnny Depp as Hunter S. Thompson (Playing under the pen name of Raoul Duke). It follows Duke and Gonzo as they travel through Las Vegas whilst under the influence of every hallucinogenic drug known to mankind. The film is based on (the real) Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name.
Smith and Wesson Model 19
The main gun seen in the film is a Smith & Wesson Model 19, referred to as a ".357" by Duke and Acosta. It is only fired by Duke in the latter stages of the film. In the novel, the gun is a Colt Python Snub with a beveled cylinder.
Hunting Shotguns
Seen briefly in the hands of three spectators by Duke when he is covering the motorbike race in the desert of Nevada.
XM16E1
Seen briefly in archive footage of the Vietnam War at various times during the film are intermediate XM16E1 rifles, noted by their chrome lined bolts, forward assists, and three-pronged flash hiders.
M16A1
M16A1 rifles are seen several times in the film.
M60 Machine Gun
An M60 machine gun are seen mounted on a Jeep used by gun toting hunters/spectators during Duke's attempt at covering the motorcycle race.
