Drugstore Cowboy(1989)
“Sooner or later, someone will pay the price.”
Overview
Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Director
Gus Van Sant
Studio
Avenue Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Matt Dillon
as Bob
Kelly Lynch
as Dianne
James Remar
as Gentry
James Le Gros
as Rick
Heather Graham
as Nadine
Beah Richards
as Drug Counselor
Grace Zabriskie
as Bob's Mother
Max Perlich
as David
William S. Burroughs
as Tom the Priest
Eric Hull
as Druggist
John Kelly
as Cop
George Catalano
as Trousinski
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Avenue Pictures
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Where can I watch Drugstore Cowboy?▼
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What is Drugstore Cowboy about?▼
Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Who directed Drugstore Cowboy?▼
Drugstore Cowboy was directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 1989. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Drugstore Cowboy?▼
Drugstore Cowboy has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Drugstore Cowboy?▼
The cast of Drugstore Cowboy includes Matt Dillon as Bob, Kelly Lynch as Dianne, James Remar as Gentry, James Le Gros as Rick, Heather Graham as Nadine and more.
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