Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1990) Written by: Hunter S Thompson This is a weird film which has a kind of cult following based on the book written by the eccentric but prolific journalist cum author, Hunter S Thompson. Rumour has it that he is related to the famed Scottish surgeon Dr James Hunter on his maternal side, hence his first name! Thompson has an illustrious life to boast. Serving in the US Air Force and honourably discharged, he wore many hats, leaving a trail of angry superiors - as a security officer, a journalist, an author and even as a member of the Hell's Angels for about a year. Even, the Hell's Angels were upset with him thinking that they thought that he was using their association to monetise their life through his book. They demanded a portion as his earnings. Thompson is said to be the pioneer of the Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting as a first person rather than as a bystander. A member of the counter culture movement, he experimented with man...
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