Factual error: The movie is set in 1971, but during the start of the motorcycle race several of the bikes are obviously early 90's Honda CR's and Suzuki RM's. You can tell this from the disc brakes on the front wheels of the bikes and the 90's style plastic fenders and bike colors. Bikes in the 70's generally had metal fenders and definitely no front disc brakes.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
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Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Johnny Depp, Cameron Diaz, Christina Ricci, Benicio Del Toro, Ellen Barkin, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
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Trivia: Photos of Hunter Thompson in the 70s confirm just how accurate Johnny Depp's costume is. This is because Hunter Thompson actually lent him some of his old clothes for the part.
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