Where the Buffalo Roam
1980 · Movie · R · 99 min · ★ 5.9
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Based on Strange Rumblings in Aztlan
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Details
- Years
- 1980
- Release date
- 1980-04-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 99 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (185 votes)
Themes
- hotel room
- presidential election
- journalism
- paranoia
- writing
- biography
- historical figure
- drug use
- lawyer
- los angeles, california
- writer
- courtroom
- +5 more
Cast & crew
Bill Murray
as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Peter Boyle
as Carl Lazlo, Esq.
Bruno Kirby
as Marty Lewis
René Auberjonois
as Harris
R.G. Armstrong
as Judge Simpson
Craig T. Nelson
as Cop on Stand
Danny Goldman
as Porter
DeWayne Jessie
as Man #1
Mark Metcalf
as Dooley
Joseph Ragno
as Willins
Directed by Art Linson