Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)
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- R
- 1h 39min
- Biography, Comedy
- 25 Apr 1980 (USA)
- Movie
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
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| Peter Boyle | ... |
Lazlo
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| Bill Murray | ... |
Hunter S. Thompson
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| Bruno Kirby | ... |
Marty Lewis
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| Rene Auberjonois | ... |
Harris
(as René Auberjonois)
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| R.G. Armstrong | ... |
Judge Simpson
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| Danny Goldman | ... |
Porter
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| Rafael Campos | ... |
Rojas
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| Leonard Frey | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Leonard Gaines | ... |
Super Fan
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| Otis Day | ... |
Man #1
(as De Wayne Jessie)
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| Mark Metcalf | ... |
Dooley
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Jon Shear | ... |
Billy Kramer
(as Jon Matthews)
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| Joseph Ragno | ... |
Willins
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| Quinn K. Redeker | ... |
Pilot
(as Quinn Redeker)
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| Lisa Taylor | ... |
Ruthie
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Danny Tucker | ... |
Narcotics Agent
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Jon Acevedo | ... |
Hippie
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Phillip L. Allan | ... |
Kid #2
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Lee Allen | ... |
Reporter #4
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| Juli Andelman | ... |
Alice
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| Janit Baldwin | ... |
Mary
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| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... |
Secret Service Man #3
(as Bruce Barbour)
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Marsha Bissler | ... |
Stewardess
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Jack Caddin | ... |
Rojas' Man
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David Castle | ... |
Long Hair Kid
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| Linden Chiles | ... |
Reporter #2
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Suzanne Coltrin | ... |
Reporter
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Caesar Cordova | ... |
Rojas' Man
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| Michael Cornelison | ... |
Young Reporter
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| Brian Cummings | ... |
Richard Nixon (voice)
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Ron Cummins | ... |
Secret Service Man #1
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Joshua Daniel | ... |
Questioner
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| Sonny Carl Davis | ... |
Stepanian
(as Sonny Davis)
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Richard M. Dixon | ... |
Candidate
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Susan Elliot | ... |
Questioner
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Suzanne Elliott | ... |
Girl #1
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Les Engel | ... |
Court Clerk
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Reginald Farmer | ... |
Chauffer
(as Reginald H. Farmer)
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Lou Felder | ... |
Sportscaster #2
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Randy Glass | ... |
Rock Critic
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Doris Hargrave | ... |
Hotel Waitress
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Jim Healy | ... |
Sportscaster #1
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| Cork Hubbert | ... |
Briggs, Bell Captain
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Doreen Jaros | ... |
Campaign Plane Stewardess #2
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| Sunny Johnson | ... |
Lil / Nurse
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| Susan Kellermann | ... |
Waitress
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Garry Kelly | ... |
Stewardess
(as Garrie Kelly)
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Charles Konya | ... |
Co-pilot
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Marguerite Lamar | ... |
Red Cross Nurse
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| Jerry Maren | ... |
Bell Man
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Miles McNamara | ... |
Questioner
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| John Moio | ... |
Sheriff's Deputy #1
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| Inga Neilsen | ... |
Masseuse
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| Craig T. Nelson | ... |
Cop on Stand
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Jessica Nelson | ... |
Cashier
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Tom Oberhaus | ... |
Secret Service Man #4
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Dennis O'Flaherty | ... |
Secret Service Man #2
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| Nancy Parsons | ... |
Head Nurse
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| Steven Peterman | ... |
Student in Court
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Cari Lightfoot | ... |
Campaign Plane Stewardess #1
(as Cari M. Pike)
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| Rose Portillo | ... |
Maid
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Ross Reynolds | ... |
Light Plane Pilot #2
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Morgan Roberts | ... |
Man #2
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| Dennis Robertson | ... |
Colonel
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| Wally Rose | ... |
Deputy Sheriff #2
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| Arthur Rosenberg | ... |
Hospital Administrator
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| Ángel Salazar | ... |
Waiter
(as Angel Salazar)
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Art Scholl | ... |
Light Plane Pilot #1
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Richard Seff | ... |
Reporter #1
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Jamie Squire | ... |
Girl #2
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Michael Stepanian | ... |
Russell
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Matthew Tobin | ... |
Bailiff
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Harold Van Buskirk | ... |
Hitchhiker
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Biff Warren | ... |
Collegiate Kid
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Carol Williard | ... |
Questioner #1
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| Paul Willson | ... |
Page
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Kenneth Wolger | ... |
Kid #1
(as Ken Wolger)
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Michael Lee Gogin | ... |
Bell Man (uncredited)
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Raven Grey Eagle | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Art Linson | ||
Written by
| Hunter S. Thompson | ... | (stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan) (as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson) |
| John Kaye | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Mack Bing | ... | associate producer |
| Art Linson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Neil Young | ||
Cinematography by
| Tak Fujimoto | ||
Editing by
| Christopher Greenbury | ||
Editorial Department
| Melissa Bretherton | ... | apprentice editor (as Mellissa Bretherton) |
| Richard Ritchie | ... | color timer |
| David Spence | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Richard Sawyer | ... | (as Richard Tom Sawyer) |
Set Decoration by
| Barbara Krieger | ||
Costume Design by
| Eddie Marks | ||
Makeup Department
| Dorothy J. Pearl | ... | makeup artist |
| Toni-Ann Walker | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gene Law | ... | first assistant director |
| Judith Vogelsang | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Bernie Cutler | ... | assistant art director |
| Tom Shaw Jr. | ... | property master |
| Rick Young | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Petur Hliddal | ... | production sound mixer |
| Hudson B. Marquez | ... | boom operator (as Hudson Marquez) |
| Regina Mullen | ... | adr assistant |
Special Effects by
| Greg C. Jensen Sr. | ... | special effects coordinator (as Greg C. Jensen) |
Stunts
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunt performer |
| John Moio | ... | stunts |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Moio | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael A. Chavez | ... | assistant camera |
| Rudy Cruz | ... | dolly grip |
| David Fay | ... | grip |
| Horace Jordan | ... | first assistant camera |
| Norman G. Langley | ... | camera operator (as Norm Langley) |
| Melton Maxwell | ... | gaffer (as Mel Maxwell) |
| David Morton | ... | best boy |
| Tom Ramsey | ... | key grip |
| Dwayne Redlin | ... | second grip |
| Stephen Vaughan | ... | still photographer (as Steve Vaughan) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gilda Texter | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bob Forrest | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dennis Clark | ... | driver |
| Dana Crocker | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Joan Eisenberg | ... | unit publicist |
| Jesse W. Quiroz | ... | craft service |
| Patti Roberts-Nelson | ... | assistant: Art Linson (as Patti Roberts) |
| Eric Sherman | ... | technical advisor |
| Hunter S. Thompson | ... | executive consultant (as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson) |
| Greg Knapp | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Blue Dolphin Film Distribution (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- MIG Film (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD) (Hollywoods Top Legenden Collection)
- Fabulous Films (2015) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Shout Select (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Shout! Factory (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (collector's edition)
- Elephant Films (2023) (France)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | BILL MURRAY in the strangest comedy of the year! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,750,593, 27 Apr 1980 |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Small Circle of Friends, Where the Buffalo Roam, Nothing Personal, Foolin' Around, Ffolkes (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Keep on Chooglin See more » |
| 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. See more » |