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:
BILL MURRAY in the strangest comedy of the year! 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
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$1,750,593, 27 April 1980Gross USA:
$6,659,377Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,659,377Company Credits
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Candidate: How's the family Harris?
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: Oh the family, well that's bad news. The screwheads finally came and took my daughter away. Let me ask you a question sir, what is this country doing for the doomed? There are two kinds of people in this country, the doomed and the screwheads. Savage tribal thugs who live off their legal incomes, brow deep out there; no respect for human dignity. They don't know what you and I understand, you know what I ...
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Written by Bob Dylan
Performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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The character of Carl Lazlo is loosely based on 1960s Chicano lawyer Oscar Zeta Acosta [See: Oscar Acosta]. Acosta was briefly Hunter S. Thompson's attorney during the 1970s and is the basis for the character of Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). The title of this movie is an allusion to Acosta's book "Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo" (1972). See more »Goofs
A number of cars in the hotel parking lot at the Super Bowl were models that didn't exist in 1972. See more »Quotes
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: Hi sir, it's Harris from the Post. Can I get you anything sir?Candidate: How's the family Harris?
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: Oh the family, well that's bad news. The screwheads finally came and took my daughter away. Let me ask you a question sir, what is this country doing for the doomed? There are two kinds of people in this country, the doomed and the screwheads. Savage tribal thugs who live off their legal incomes, brow deep out there; no respect for human dignity. They don't know what you and I understand, you know what I ...
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Alternate Versions
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All Along The WatchtowerWritten by Bob Dylan
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I just happened upon this movie while perusing my "Bill Murray" Favorite Actors Wishlist on my Tivo. I had never heard of it before, but since I enjoy reading Hunter S. Thompson's work and having seen Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, I instructed my faithful DVR to record the movie at 4:30 one Sunday morning. WHAT A GREAT MOVIE!!! I cannot express this sentiment enough. From the dead on impersonation of Dr. Thompson's mannerisms by Bill Murray to the militant antics of 60's radical lawyer Peter Boyle (Lazlo) throughout the movie, these two more than faithfully portrayed the crazy antics well documented in Gonzo journalism. Please, do yourself a favor, if you consider yourself a fan of this genre, or if you just want to see a timeless piece of funny, witty, action filled cinema, find a way to see this woefully under-advertised classic.