Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.

Director:

Jean-Marc Vallée

Writers:

Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack

Stars:

Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto

Won 3 Oscars. Another 81 wins & 81 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew McConaughey	...	Ron Woodroof
Jennifer Garner	...	Eve
Jared Leto	...	Rayon
Denis O'Hare	...	Dr. Sevard
Steve Zahn	...	Tucker
Michael O'Neill	...	Richard Barkley
Dallas Roberts	...	David Wayne
Griffin Dunne	...	Dr. Vass
Kevin Rankin	...	T.J.
Donna Duplantier	...	Nurse Frazin
Deneen Tyler	...	Denise (as Deneen D. Tyler)
J.D. Evermore	...	Clint
Ian Casselberry	...	Hispanic Orderly
Noelle Wilcox	...	Kelly
Bradford Cox	...	Sunny

Storyline

Dallas 1985. Electrician and sometimes rodeo bull rider Ron Woodroof lives hard, which includes heavy smoking, drinking, drug use (primarily cocaine) and casual sex. He is racist and homophobic. While in the hospital on a work related injury, the doctors discover and inform him that he is HIV+, and that he will most-likely die within thirty days. Ron is initially in angry denial that he would have a disease that only "faggots" have, but upon quick reflection comes to the realization that the diagnosis is probably true. He begins to read whatever research is available about the disease, which at this time seems to be most effectively treated by the drug AZT. AZT, however, is only in the clinical trials stage within the US. Incredulous that he, as a dying man, cannot pay for any drug which may save or at least prolong his life, he goes searching for it by whatever means possible. It eventually leads him to Mexico and a "Dr." Vass, an American physician whose license was revoked in the ...

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Plot Keywords:

hiv | gay community | homophobia | drugs | hiv positive | 

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Taglines:

Dare to Live

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, some strong sexual content, nudity and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

22 November 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dallas Buyers Club

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$260,865, 3 November 2013, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$27,298,285

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$55,198,285

Company Credits

Production Co:

Truth Entertainment (II),Voltage Pictures,r2 films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's budget was so low that the makeup budget was $250. The film's artists were able to work with that, and the film's Makeup and Hairstyling won an Oscar.

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Goofs

Dr. Sevard has a Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope in 1985. This model was not developed until 1987.

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Quotes

Richard Barkley: Mr Woodroof, I'm afraid that you're nothing more than a common drug dealer, so if you'll excuse us...
Ron Woodroof: Oh, I'm the drug dealer? No, you're the fuckin' drug dealer. I mean, goddamn, people are dyin'. And y'all are up there afraid that we're gonna find an alternative without you.

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Connections

Referenced in De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #8.5 (2016)

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Soundtracks

Mexican Mariachi
(uncredited)
Written by Federico Ferrandina and Stefano Torossi

User Reviews

Outstanding movie about important themes.

This movie is wonderful. It contains all the elements of a great movie. It has a strong script, excellent acting, compelling themes and terrific cinematography. This movie contains what is probably Matthew McConaughey's best performance. He carries the movie. He is in just about every scene. The movie deals with several themes - AIDS, terminal illness, government regulations, response to crisis, change of life issues, homosexuality, promiscuity, personal responsibility, and capitalism. All these themes are treated forthrightly.After watching this movie, one should come away with a better understanding and appreciation of the issues raised. But although the movie touches on themes that have political implications, it is first and foremost a drama. Although the movie takes some literary license, such as frank depictions of sickness and drug abuse, none of it is gratuitous. That is, it adds to the story.