Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson(2008)
Overview
Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
Director
Alex Gibney
Studio
BBC Storyville
Cast
Hunter S. Thompson
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Depp
as Narrator (voice)
Sonny Barger
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
Warren Beatty
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Edmund Muskie
as Self (archive footage)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
BBC Storyville • Diverse Productions • HDNet Films
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Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
Who directed Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?▼
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson was directed by Alex Gibney and released in 2008. It is a documentary film.
How long is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?▼
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?▼
The cast of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson includes Hunter S. Thompson as Self (archive footage), Johnny Depp as Narrator (voice), Sonny Barger as Self, Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage), Warren Beatty as Self (archive footage) and more.
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