Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Overview
This documentary is a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. Fast moving, wildly entertaining and with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's life--his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Johnny Depp narrates.
Production BBC Storyville [gb](in association with); Diverse Productions [gb](in association with); HDNet Films; Jigsaw Productions; Phantom Films [ca](in association with);
Cast Names Laila Nabulsi; Julie Nixon; Pat Nixon; Tricia Nixon; Grace Slick; Anita Thompson; Oscar Acosta; Sondi Wright; Muhammad Ali; Sonny Barger; Warren Beatty; Nick Berg; Carl Bernstein; Osama Bin Laden; Bob Braudis; Douglas Brinkley; Pat Buchanan; Jimmy Buffett; George W. Bush; Patrick Caddell; Jimmy Carter; Dick Cheney; Tim Crouse; Richard J. Daley; Thomas Eagleton; David Eisenhower; Gary Hart; Hubert H. Humphrey; Jefferson Airplane; John F. Kennedy;
Box Office USD 1,250,234
Release Date 2008-01-20 (Sundance Film Festival) 2008-07-04 (limited)
Genres Documentary; Biography; Music;
MPAA Rating [?] Rated R for drug and sexual content, language and some nudity.
Running Time 2 hr. 0 min.
Director Alex Gibney
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