Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson
Living and dying with a fast, hard, and uncompromising style was the only choice for writer/journalist Hunter S. Thompson. In this insightful documentary directed by Alex Gibney ('Taxi to the Dark Side') and narrated by 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' star Johnny Depp, Thompson's radically colourful life and works are investigated and celebrated, offering an undiluted portrait of the counterculture icon.
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentaries, Biography, Film Festivals 2008, Docos - Biographies
Country: USA
Director: Alex Gibney
Starring: Johnny Depp, Sony Barger, Hunter S Thompson, Tom Wolfe
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: M - Offensive language, sexual references and drug use.
7.7/10
Location in store: Documentary (Biographies)
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