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Drugstore Cowboy (1989) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 18,365 users
Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 76 user | 38 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com A realistic road movie about a drug addict, his 'family', and their inevitable decline into crime. Director:Gus Van Sant |
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Cast
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| Matt Dillon | ... | ||
| Kelly Lynch | ... |
Dianne
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| James Le Gros | ... | ||
| Heather Graham | ... | ||
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Eric Hull | ... |
Druggist
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| Max Perlich | ... |
David
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John Kelly | ... |
Cop
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Bob's Mother
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George Catalano | ... |
Trousinski
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Janet Baumhover | ... |
Neighbor Lady
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Ted D'Arms | ... |
Neighbor Man
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Neal Thomas | ... |
Halamer
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Stephen Rutledge | ... |
Motel Manager
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Drug Counselor
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
A group of drug users in the 1970's help finance their habit by robbing drug stores. Matt Dillon's character is very superstitious and eventually his luck runs out. Written by Jason Ihle <jrihl@conncoll.edu>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
October 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A gyógyszertári cowboy See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$4,729,352 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Ken Ellner, Roy Chaney, Craig Atkinson, John Byrne & John Michalski
Performed by Count Five (as The Count Five)
Published by Drive-In Music
Courtesy of Original Sound Record Co., Inc.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Around the 30 minute mark, Bob accidentally smashes the lamp behind him while swinging his golf club. This actually wasn't scripted - it was a real accident by Matt Dillon. See more »Goofs
In the opening shot with Bobby, the camera crew is reflected in the drugstore window. See more »Crazy Credits
Home-video-style footage of the characters plays during almost the entire end credits. See more »Soundtracks
"Psychotic Reaction"Written by Ken Ellner, Roy Chaney, Craig Atkinson, John Byrne & John Michalski
Performed by Count Five (as The Count Five)
Published by Drive-In Music
Courtesy of Original Sound Record Co., Inc.
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This is easily Gus Van Sant's best movie and contains Matt Dillon's best performance. The other cast members are also terrific, but the part of "Bob" is greatly realized by Dillon and he shines. The movie is difficult to watch at times but you get something out of it to think about when its over. I also must mention a great scene between Lynch, Matt & Matt's mother, played by Grace Zabriskie. To top it all off, this is also Heather Graham's best movie and she delivers as well. A blues soundtrack and beautiful cinematography make this one to remember.