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Drugstore Cowboy

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
38K
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Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
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A pharmacy-robbing dope fiend and his crew pop pills and evade the law.A pharmacy-robbing dope fiend and his crew pop pills and evade the law.A pharmacy-robbing dope fiend and his crew pop pills and evade the law.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
38K
YOUR RATING
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writers
    • James Fogle(novel)
    • Gus Van Sant(screenplay)
    • Daniel Yost(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matt Dillon
    • Kelly Lynch
    • James Le Gros
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writers
    • James Fogle(novel)
    • Gus Van Sant(screenplay)
    • Daniel Yost(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matt Dillon
    • Kelly Lynch
    • James Le Gros
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
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    Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    James Le Gros in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    Heather Graham and James Le Gros in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    Kelly Lynch and Grace Zabriskie in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
    Max Perlich in Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
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    Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon
    • Bob
    Kelly Lynch
    Kelly Lynch
    • Dianne
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Rick
    Heather Graham
    Heather Graham
    • Nadine
    Eric Hull
    • Druggist
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • David
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Gentry
    John Kelly
    • Cop
    Grace Zabriskie
    Grace Zabriskie
    • Bob's Mother
    George Catalano
    George Catalano
    • Trousinski
    Janet Baumhover
    • Neighbor Lady
    Ted D'Arms
    • Neighbor Man
    Neal Thomas
    • Halamer
    Stephen Rutledge
    • Motel Manager
    Beah Richards
    Beah Richards
    • Drug Counselor
    William S. Burroughs
    William S. Burroughs
    • Tom the Priest
    Robert Lee Pitchlynn
    • Hotel Clerk
    Roger Hancock
    • Machinist
      • Gus Van Sant
    • Writers
      • James Fogle(novel)
      • Gus Van Sant(screenplay)
      • Daniel Yost(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This film was based on the writings of James Fogle, who was a real-life criminal and drug addict who robbed drugstores.
    • Goofs
      HBO sign visible outside the hotel.
    • Quotes

      Bob: Well, to begin with, nobody, and I mean nobody, can talk a junkie out of using. You can talk to 'em for years but sooner or later they're gonna get ahold of something. Maybe it's not dope. Maybe it's booze, maybe it's glue, maybe it's gasoline. Maybe it's a gunshot to the head. But something. Something to relieve the pressures of their everyday life, like having to tie their shoes.

    • Crazy credits
      Home-video-style footage of the characters plays during almost the entire end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      For All We Know
      Written by J. Fred Coots & Sam Lewis

      Vocal Performance by Abbey Lincoln

      Piano Accompaniment by Geri Allen

      Used by permission of SBK Feist Catalong, Inc. and Cromwell Music, Inc.

    User reviews115

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    8/10
    Excellent Film
    Excellent movie that stands the test of time and is likely even more relevant today than when it was made. Not exactly a feel good flick but if you're in the mood for a little depressing drama, this movie will not disappoint. Excellent characters, script, and acting. Matt Dillion crushes this role and a young Heather Graham is icing on the cake. Really a well done film across the board, definitely worth seeing
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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1989 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Irving Apartments - 2127 Northwest Irving Street, Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Avenue Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 41 minutes
      • Color
      • Ultra Stereo

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