Quote Originally Posted by Az.
The main guy in the film is played by Johnny Depp
Raoul Duke I think his name is...

And i believe it was made in the late 90's
(the film not the book)
Raoul Duke is Hunter S. Thompson, it was just a pseudonym he used all the time. Thats why when the hotel clerk tries to give Depp's character the telegram, it is addressed to "A Mr. Thompson."

Read Thompson's other works as well guys, they're brilliant, and you'll most definitely find yourself agreeing with what he has to say.