Sundance Film Festival 2008 - Nominated - Grand Jury Prize
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Film SynopsisFueled 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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts. Get Involved |
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Runtime:
118 min.
Genre:
Documentary
Country:
UNITED STATES
Language:
English/American
Color:
Color
Plot Summary
This film will be featured in the Documentary Competition of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
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Directed by
Alex Gibney
Produced by
Graydon Carter
Mark Cuban
Jason Kliot
Eva Orner
Joana Vicente
Todd Wagner
Cast
| Hunter S. Thompson | ||
| Melissa Otero |
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson’s image is larger than life as was the way he lived and ended his life, fueled by booze and drugs. Described as a Jekyll and Hyde, Thompson bounced from being happy go-lucky, to living on the dark side. A man of strong convictions, he identified with ... read more
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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