The American Dream: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

filming Locations: Las vegas, Nevada.
Benicio Del Toro gained about 40 - 45 pounds to portray the real Dr. Gonzo. Which was described in the book as 300 pounds.
Johnny Depp had half of his head shaved to give the real affect of Thompson hairline.
Hunter S. Thompson has a small cameo in the film. seen at the Matrix club.

Hotels:
(Bazooka Circus)
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-0410 or
(800) 634-3450
A runaway hit since opening in 1968, Circus Circus has the distinction of appearing in two classic Las Vegas stories: as a malevolent wonderland in Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and as a backdrop to foreign intrigue in "Diamonds Are Forever." While neither story paints the resort as it truly is - a classic hotel/casino and a great place to bring your kids - they cannot help but illustrate Circus Circus' distinctive charm, unique not only to Las Vegas but to the world.