Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)

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Actor Nick Nolte narrates this detailed look at the life and career of Hunter S. Thompson - the late, great Gonzo journalist whose outrageous exploits inspired such films as Where the Buffalo Roam, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Rum Diaries. A true American original, Thompson was a writer… More Actor Nick Nolte narrates this detailed look at the life and career of Hunter S. Thompson - the late, great Gonzo journalist whose outrageous exploits inspired such films as Where the Buffalo Roam, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Rum Diaries. A true American original, Thompson was a writer whose depraved exploits were only exceeded by his extraordinary prose. In this documentary, the recollections of Thompson's friends, family, colleagues, and various partners in crime paint a memorable portrait of the man behind the legend. Archival footage of Thompson himself makes this a must-have film for fans and journalism students alike. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 13 min.
Directed By: Tom Thurman
Genres: Documentary, Special Interest

In Theaters: Dec 12, 2006 Wide
On DVD: Sep 4, 2007

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Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
Probably the closest any of us who admired the man from afar will ever get to the confines of Woody Creek and the maddening genius who ruled over it.

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Bill C

A quite good documentary about the the later life and death of Hunter S Thompson. The movie has many interviews with actor, politician and family members. The interviews with the actors basically points to don't let them talk off screen. William H Buckley talks ad nausium giving… More
A quite good documentary about the the later life and death of Hunter S Thompson. The movie has many interviews with actor, politician and family members. The interviews with the actors basically points to don't let them talk off screen. William H Buckley talks ad nausium giving left handed compliments. The second half deals allot with his plans for death, suicide and his memorial not as enjoyable as the beginning. There are several scenes from Where the Buffalo Roam and Fear and loathing but know great incites. It really left me wanting for more, but there isn't.

Cast
            
            William F. Buckley Jr.
            
            Gary Busey
            
            John Cusack
            
            Johnny Depp
            
            Nick Nolte as Narrator

            Tom Wolfe
            
            Bill Murray
            
            Sean Penn
            
            Ralph Steadman
            
            Anita Thompson
            
            Art Linson
            
            Benicio Del Toro
            
            Bob Braudis
            
            Douglas Brinkley
            
            Ed Bradley
            
            F.X. Feeney
            
            Gary Hart
            
            George McGovern
            
            Harry Dean Stanton
            
            Hunter S. Thompson
            
            Jann Wenner
            
            Juan Thompson
            
            Laila Nabulsi
            
            Leonard Maltin
            
            Nick Tosches
            
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