Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

20082h 0min

Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

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Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Released
July 18, 2008
Runtime
2h 0min
Director
Alex Gibney
Genre
Documentary
Language
English
Production
BBC Storyville, Diverse Productions, HDNet Films, Jigsaw Productions, Phantom Films, Consolidated Documentaries
Cast
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