Where the Buffalo Roam
"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."
Genres
Overview
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$6659377
Runtime
99 min
Release Date
1980-04-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
176
Vote Average
5.943
Bill Murray
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Peter Boyle
Carl Lazlo, Esq.
Bruno Kirby
Marty Lewis
René Auberjonois
Harris
R.G. Armstrong
Judge Simpson
Craig T. Nelson
Cop on Stand
Danny Goldman
Porter
DeWayne Jessie
Man #1
Mark Metcalf
Dooley
Joseph Ragno
Willins
Sonny Carl Davis
Stepanian
Quinn K. Redeker
Pilot
Rafael Campos
Rojas
Leonard Frey
Desk Clerk
Leonard Gaines
Super Man
Lisa Taylor
Ruthie
Jon Matthews
Billy Kramer
Randy Glass
Rock Critic
Ross Reynolds
Light Plane Pilot #2
Nancy Parsons
Head Nurse
Caesar Cordova
Rojas' Man
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