Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Jul 18 2008 R 2h 0m
Biography, Documentary, Music

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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Plot

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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Written by

Alex Gibney, Hunter S. Thompson

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

BBC Storyville, HDNet Films, Jigsaw Productions, Phantom Films, Diverse Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations

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