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Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."

19806.01h 39m

Overview

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Directed by Art Linson
Written by Hunter S. Thompson, John Kaye
Produced by Art Linson
Box Office0Revenue: $6.7M

Top Cast

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Carl Lazlo, Esq.

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Marty Lewis

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Harris

R.G. Armstrong

R.G. Armstrong

Judge Simpson

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Cop on Stand

Danny Goldman

Danny Goldman

Porter

DeWayne Jessie

DeWayne Jessie

Man #1

Mark Metcalf

Mark Metcalf

Dooley

Joseph Ragno

Joseph Ragno

Willins

Themes & Keywords

hotel roompresidential electionjournalismparanoiawritingbiographyhistorical figuredrug uselawyerlos angeles, californiawritercourtroomtypewritergonzo journalist1960sbisonsuper bowl

About Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam is a comedy film released in 1980 exploring themes of hotel room, presidential election, journalism, paranoia, writing, biography. Directed by Art Linson, it stars Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, Bruno Kirby. Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

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