Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Peter Boyle | ... | Lazlo | |
| Bill Murray | ... | Hunter S. Thompson | |
| Bruno Kirby | ... | Marty Lewis | |
| Rene Auberjonois | ... | Harris (as René Auberjonois) | |
| R.G. Armstrong | ... | Judge Simpson | |
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Danny Goldman | ... | Porter |
| Rafael Campos | ... | Rojas | |
| Leonard Frey | ... | Desk Clerk | |
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Leonard Gaines | ... | Super Fan |
| Otis Day | ... | Man #1 (as De Wayne Jessie) | |
| Mark Metcalf | ... | Dooley | |
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Jon Shear | ... | Billy Kramer (as Jon Matthews) |
| Joseph Ragno | ... | Willins | |
| Quinn K. Redeker | ... | Pilot (as Quinn Redeker) | |
| Lisa Taylor | ... | Ruthie | |
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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. Written by John Rumpelein <usviking@imageek.york.cuny.edu>
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gonzo journalist | hotel room | super bowl | journalism | presidential election |Taglines:
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've always worked for me. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 April 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Blast - Wo die Büffel röhren See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles International Airport - 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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Opening Weekend USA:
$1,750,593, 27 April 1980, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$6,659,377Company Credits
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Written by John Fogerty
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival (as Credence Clearwater Revival)
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Bill Murray and Hunter S. Thompson were concerned with the film's lack of continuity and in early 1980 added voice-over narration. When the film was sneak-previewed in late March, the last two scenes and narration were absent. Murray was outraged and the studio ended up shooting a new ending. Three days before it was to be released in theatres a press screening was suddenly cancelled because of editing problems. See more »Goofs
When Dr. Thompson goes to college to "lecture" the students, he lights up a joint, takes a few hits off of it and then moments later lights up yet another joint before finishing the first one (or passing the first one along to anyone else) basically showing that he lit the same joint twice. See more »Soundtracks
Keep on ChooglinWritten by John Fogerty
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I am a fan of Dr. Thompson's work.. I also liked this movie, tho, Fear and Loathing was a much better film.. due to the director, and cast.. Bill Murray was a great choice for this film, tho it was almost too cookie cutter, no real feel of the drugs he was hammering at that time. In F&L you have the grittiness of the drug culture of the 70's, feels more authentic.. Anyhoo, if you are a fan of HST, this is worth the watch.. hey, paid 4$ for the vid, can not go wrong..