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Release Year2008
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDocumentary
Votes134
DirectorAlex Gibney
WritersAlex Gibney
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsGonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
About Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
Directed by Alex Gibney, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson leans on a strong ensemble — Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Sonny Barger — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.
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