Raoul Duke — Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Character Profile

About Raoul Duke

The narrator and protagonist, a journalist sent to cover the Mint 400 motorcycle race in Las Vegas. He navigates the trip under heavy drug influence, experiencing severe hallucinations and erratic behavior while documenting the counterculture scene.

Raoul Duke — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Raoul Duke

Occupation

reporter, con artist

Character Facts

Played by

Johnny Depp

Appears in

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Raoul Duke — Professional Journalist & Photographer — Lacerda (Craig Bierko)

  Employment relationship for race coverage.

• Raoul Duke — Professional Driver & Passenger — Hitchhiker (Tobey Maguire)

  Temporary transportation arrangement during the desert drive.

• Raoul Duke — Alliance Travel Companions — Dr. Gonzo (Benicio del Toro)

  Primary partners sharing the road trip and vehicle.

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