For No Good Reason
Synopsis
We observe Steadman over fifteen years as he creates a wealth of art. For the first time his art is animated, including illustrations from Hunter S Thompson’s ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’.
Unseen intimate footage of Hunter S Thompson, much of it filmed by Ralph himself, reveals their deep life-long friendship and true working relationship.
Featuring Richard E Grant, Terry Gilliam, Bruce Robinson and with music from Slash, The All American Rejects, Jason Mraz, Crystal Castles, Ed Hardcourt and Beth Orton.
A touching and at times funny film about honesty, friendship and the ambition driving an artist, this is a true record of the demise of 20th Century counterculture and hipster dream with Ralph Steadman the last of the Gonzo visionaries.
Details
- Year
- 2012
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 86 mins
- Format
- 35mm, HD,16mm, Super 8
- Director
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Charlie Paul 1st Feature
- Producer
- Lucy Paul
- Executive Producer
- Lucy Paul
- Editor
- Joby Gee
- Director of Photography
- Charlie Paul, Spike Geilinger
- Sound
- George Foulgham
- Composer
- Sacha Skarbek
- Principal cast
- Ralph Steadman, Johnny Depp, Jann Wenner, Terry Gilliam, Bruce Robinson
- Music
- Slash, Jason Mraz, The All American Rejects, Crystal Castles, Ed Hardcourt, Beth Orton
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Itch Film
1 Mackenzie RoadLondon N7 8QZ
UK
T +44 (0) 20 7609 6909
www.itchfilm.com
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