Where the Buffalo Roam

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1h 39min

Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Clip 2: Dr. Thompson at the Hospital

Where the Buffalo Roam

Biography Comedy

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.

Director
- Art Linson
Writers
- Hunter S. Thompson(stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan)
- John Kaye(screenplay)
Stars

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Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 24

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Bill Murray, Marsha Bissler, and Charles Konya in Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Bill Murray in Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Peter Boyle in Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Bill Murray in Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Bill Murray and Bruno Kirby in Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Director
- Art Linson
Writers
- Hunter S. Thompson(stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan)
- John Kaye(screenplay)
All cast & crew
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film

7.2

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film

The Rum Diary

6.2

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

7.6

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Breakfast with Hunter

7.6

Breakfast with Hunter

Gonzo

7.7

The Razor's Edge

6.6

The Razor's Edge

Quick Change

6.8

Guns Along The Bravo

Meatballs

6.2

Caddyshack

7.3

Ode

6.4

Coming Attractions

4.7

Coming Attractions

The deranged adventures of Gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson and his attorney Oscar Acosta, referred to in the movie as "Laslow". Thompson attempts to cover the Super Bowl and the 1972 Presidential election in his typical drug-crazed state, but is continually and comically sidetracked by his even more twisted friend Laslow. Allegedly based on actual events. —John Rumpelein <usviking@imageek.york.cuny.edu>

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Taglines
- BILL MURRAY in the strangest comedy of the year!
Genres
- Biography
- Comedy
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

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)

Top review

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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Release date
- April 25, 1980 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Tamo gdje bizoni lutaju
Filming locations
- Los Angeles International Airport - 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production company
- Universal Pictures
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Gross US & Canada
- $6,659,377
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,750,593
- Apr 27, 1980
Gross worldwide
- $6,659,377

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Runtime
- 1h 39min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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