Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Film - 2008 - Documentary, Music & Musical

The story

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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Starring

Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Sonny Barger, Muhammad Ali, Warren Beatty, George W. Bush

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.6 out of 10

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Film · 2008 · Documentary · Music & Musical

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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The story

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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

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IMDb
7.6 / 10
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Tomatometer
3.68 / 5
7k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.9 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDocumentary, Music & Musical
Runtime2h 0m
RatedM
Release2008-07-18
Where to watch
Prime Video
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