Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)
"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Art Linson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 25, 1980
Cast
- Bill Murray - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
- Peter Boyle - Carl Lazlo, Esq.
- Bruno Kirby - Marty Lewis
- René Auberjonois - Harris
- R.G. Armstrong - Judge Simpson
- Craig T. Nelson - Cop on Stand
- Danny Goldman - Porter
- DeWayne Jessie - Man #1
- Mark Metcalf - Dooley
- Joseph Ragno - Willins
Screenplay
- Hunter S. Thompson (Story)
- John Kaye (Screenplay)
Music: Neil Young
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Editing: Christopher Greenbury
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy
Keywords
hotel room, presidential election, journalism, paranoia, writing, biography, historical figure, drug use, lawyer, los angeles, california, writer, courtroom, typewriter, gonzo journalist, 1960s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Where the Buffalo Roam about?
- Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
- Who directed Where the Buffalo Roam?
- Where the Buffalo Roam was directed by Art Linson.
- Who stars in Where the Buffalo Roam?
- Where the Buffalo Roam stars Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, Bruno Kirby, René Auberjonois, R.G. Armstrong, Craig T. Nelson.
- How long is Where the Buffalo Roam?
- Where the Buffalo Roam has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Where the Buffalo Roam?
- Where the Buffalo Roam is a Comedy film.
- How much did Where the Buffalo Roam gross?
- Where the Buffalo Roam grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Where the Buffalo Roam produced?
- Where the Buffalo Roam was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Where the Buffalo Roam?
- The themes of Where the Buffalo Roam include: Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.