Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Art Linson

Writers:

Hunter S. Thompson (stories)
John Kaye (screenplay)

Release Date:

25 April 1980 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Comedy

Tagline:

I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've always worked for me.

Plot:

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Plot Keywords:

Gonzo Journalist | Presidential Election | Super Bowl | Journalism | Cannabis

Cast

Peter Boyle	...	Carl Lazlo, Esq.
Bill Murray	...	Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Bruno Kirby	...	Marty Lewis
Rene Auberjonois	...	Harris From the Post
R.G. Armstrong	...	Judge Simpson
Danny Goldman	...	Porter
Rafael Campos	...	Rojas
Leonard Frey	...	Desk Clerk
Leonard Gaines	...	Blackie
Otis Day	...	Superfan
Mark Metcalf	...	Dooley
Jon Matthews	...	Billy Kramer (as John Matthews)
Joe Ragno	...	Willins
Quinn K. Redeker	...	Pilot
Lisa Taylor	...	Ruthie

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Finland:K-18 (2004) | UK:18 (1984) | USA:R | West Germany:16

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

In an early scene, the establishing shot outside a seedy bar contains two seedy characters standing outside it, lighting cigarettes. They are musician Neil Young and music producer David Briggs, who contributed to the soundtrack selection and recording.

Goofs:

Continuity: During the courtroom scene, 21 minutes and 5 seconds into the film, Thompson sets down his glass which is almost full. A second later, a close-up on the glass shows it sitting on the floor, empty. All further scenes in the courtroom show the glass once again almost full.

Quotes:

Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: [into tape recorder] Forecast is for "bad craziness".

Movie Connections:

Featured in Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)

Take a walk on the wild side

I only recently heard of this movie, and i'm quite surprised that I didn't hear of it earlier. Seeing as I watched and loved Fear and loathing in las vegas with Johnny Depp, I was super stoked to watch this. After seeing the first few scenes, I noticed how well Bill Murray portrays Hunter Thompson. It's completely from the same world as Depp's variation, With more of an 80's feel. This wacky story may not appeal to everyone, people looking for a deep story line or a lot of action won't like this. But if you are into Hunter Thompsons work, or Bill Murray, you will definitely enjoy this walk on the wild side

7/10