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Where the Buffalo Roam

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  • 1h 39m
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Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
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Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
12K
YOUR RATING
    • Art Linson
    • Hunter S. Thompson(stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan)
    • John Kaye(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Boyle
    • Bill Murray
    • Bruno Kirby
    • Art Linson
    • Hunter S. Thompson(stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan)
    • John Kaye(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Boyle
    • Bill Murray
    • Bruno Kirby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 58User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    Where The Buffalo Roam: Dr. Thompson On Lazlo
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    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Lazlo
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Hunter S. Thompson
    Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby
    • Marty Lewis
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Harris
    • (as René Auberjonois)
    R.G. Armstrong
    R.G. Armstrong
    • Judge Simpson
    Danny Goldman
    Danny Goldman
    • Porter
    Rafael Campos
    Rafael Campos
    • Rojas
    Leonard Frey
    Leonard Frey
    • Desk Clerk
    Leonard Gaines
    • Super Fan
    Otis Day
    Otis Day
    • Man #1
    • (as De Wayne Jessie)
    Mark Metcalf
    Mark Metcalf
    • Dooley
    Jon Shear
    • Billy Kramer
    • (as Jon Matthews)
    Joseph Ragno
    Joseph Ragno
    • Willins
    Quinn K. Redeker
    Quinn K. Redeker
    • Pilot
    • (as Quinn Redeker)
    Lisa Taylor
    Lisa Taylor
    • Ruthie
    Danny Tucker
    • Narcotics Agent
    Jon Acevedo
    • Hippie
    Phillip L. Allan
    • Kid #2
      • Art Linson
      • Hunter S. Thompson(stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan)
      • John Kaye(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      To get into character, Bill Murray spent time with Hunter S. Thompson by drinking, shooting and generally having a great time at Thompson's Colorado ranch. After filming ended, Murray continued to act "Gonzo" through the beginning of the next season of Saturday Night Live (1975), to the annoyance and consternation of cast and crew members.
    • Goofs
      During the courtroom scene, 21 minutes and 5 seconds into the film, Thompson sets down his glass which is almost full. A second later, a close-up on the glass shows it sitting on the floor, empty. All further scenes in the courtroom show the glass once again almost full.
    • Quotes

      [Thompson is speaking to a crowd of college students]

      Questioner: I was just wondering if you could tell me, um, if you thought drugs and alcohol would make me a better writer.

      Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: That's a good question. Let me see...

      [the audience cheers as Thompson lights a joint. A few people throw joints onto the stage]

      Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: In my case, you know, I hate to advocate drugs or liquor, violence, insanity to anyone. But in my case it's worked.

    • Alternate versions
      The 2017 Blu-ray release from Shout! Factory restores the original soundtrack. Making this the first home media release since the original VHS release to feature the original unaltered soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: A Small Circle of Friends, Where the Buffalo Roam, Nothing Personal, Foolin' Around, Ffolkes (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep on Chooglin
      Written by John Fogerty
      Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival (as Credence Clearwater Revival)

    User reviews58

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    7/10
    Take a walk on the wild side
    I only recently heard of this movie, and i'm quite surprised that I didn't hear of it earlier. Seeing as I watched and loved Fear and loathing in las vegas with Johnny Depp, I was super stoked to watch this. After seeing the first few scenes, I noticed how well Bill Murray portrays Hunter Thompson. It's completely from the same world as Depp's variation, With more of an 80's feel. This wacky story may not appeal to everyone, people looking for a deep story line or a lot of action won't like this. But if you are into Hunter Thompsons work, or Bill Murray, you will definitely enjoy this walk on the wild side

    7/10
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    • Jan 15, 2007

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1980 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • 1 hour 39 minutes
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