Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson(2008)

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Synopsis

From Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary 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. Narrated by Johnny Depp.
From Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary …
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In Theaters

  • July 4, 2008

MPAA Rating

R (for drug and sexual content, language and some nudity)

Genres

Biopic, Documentary

Run Time

2 hours

Distributors

Magnolia Pictures

Box Office

$1,250,234

Directors

Alex Gibney

Director

CAST

Johnny Depp

Narrator

Hunter S. Thompson

Himself

Sonny Barger

1965 Hell’s Angels President, Oakland Chapter

Tom Wolfe

Writer/Journalist

Jimmy Carter

United States President, 1976 - 1980

Pat Buchanan

Nixon Speechwriter
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