What's the Difference between Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas the Book and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas the Movie?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Book vs Movie
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Dr. Gonzo is naked in the closet vomiting into his shoe when the maid comes in. He tackles her. |
He is wearing his robe and pajamas and vomiting on everything. |
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Duke drives Gonzo to the airport at the last minute. |
On the drive to the airport they see Lucy crossing the street and slam on the brakes and start screaming and drive the other way.
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Duke pulls in behind a van when he drops Gonzo at the plane so they can't see him. |
He drives right up to the plane and waits while the doctor gets out. |
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Duke recalls the encounter with the maid after he brings Gonzo to the airport. |
This is shown during Duke's time after waking up with the tape recorder wrapped around his face.
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Duke goes to the airport and drops off the whale, then boards a flight home. |
He drives the Whale back to LA. |