USA,
1991, 102 min
Directed by:
Gus Van SantCast:
River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey, Flea, Grace Zabriskie, Udo Kier, Mickey Cottrell, James Caviezel, Michael Parker (more)Plots(1)
Quirky drama from director Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1'. The story revolves around two Seattle street hustlers played by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. Mike (Phoenix) is a sensitive, gay narcoleptic who dreams of his long-lost mother during his frequent unplanned naps, while Scott (Reeves) is the self-avowedly straight rebellious son of the mayor of Portland. Together, the two friends embark on a journey to find Mike's mother. (Entertainment in Video)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1992 - River Phoenix (Best Male Lead)
- 1992 - Gus Van Sant (Best Screenplay)
- 1992 - Bill Stafford (Best Film Music)
- 1992 - Laurie Parker (Best Feature)
- 1992 - Gus Van Sant (Best Director)
- 1992 - Eric Alan Edwards, John J. Campbell (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1991 - Eric Alan Edwards, John J. Campbell (Best Cinematography)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1991 - Best Film
- 1991 - Gus Van Sant (Best Director)
- 1991 - River Phoenix (Best Actor)
Venice Film Festival
- 1991 - River Phoenix (Volpi Cup for Best Actor)
- 1991 - Gus Van Sant (Golden Lion for Best Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 1991 - Gus Van Sant (International Critics' Award)