Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson(2008)
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Synopsis
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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on July 18, 2008 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Sonny Barger and Muhammad Ali. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 137 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Writers:
- Alex Gibney, Hunter S. Thompson
- Producers:
- Graydon Carter, Alison Ellwood, Alex Gibney
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- David Schwartz
- Production:
- BBC Storyville, Diverse Productions, HDNet Films, Jigsaw Productions, Phantom Films, Consolidated Documentaries
- Status:
- Released
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) Trailer
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hunter S. Thompson
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Depp
as Narrator (voice)
- Sonny Barger
Sonny Barger
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
Warren Beatty
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Edmund Muskie
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Alex Gibney, written by Alex Gibney and Hunter S. Thompson, produced by Graydon Carter, Alison Ellwood and Alex Gibney.
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 137 ratings.
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson online?
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) is available to stream on Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?
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The main cast of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) includes Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Sonny Barger, Muhammad Ali and Warren Beatty. The film was directed by Alex Gibney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson released?
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson was released on July 18, 2008 and runs for 2h.
Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson worth watching?
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 137 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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