Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

  • R
  • 01/20/2008 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 2h

Overview

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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Alex Gibney

Director, Screenplay

Hunter S. Thompson

Writer

Cast

Johnny Depp's headshot

Johnny Depp

Narrator (voice)
Hunter S. Thompson's headshot

Hunter S. Thompson

Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali's headshot

Muhammad Ali

Self
Warren Beatty's headshot

Warren Beatty

Self
George W. Bush's headshot

George W. Bush

Self
Sonny Barger's headshot

Sonny Barger

Self

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