Movie
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
Details
- Release date
- 2008-07-18
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Genres
- Documentary
- Status
- Released
- Production
- BBC Storyville, Diverse Productions, HDNet Films, Jigsaw Productions, Phantom Films, Consolidated Documentaries
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
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)
Crew
- Alex Gibney - Director
- Alex Gibney - Screenplay
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