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Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 American crime drama film directed by the American filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Written by Van Sant and Daniel Yost and based on an autobiographical novel by James Fogle, the film stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham and William S. Burroughs. It was Van Sant's second film as director.
Oct 20, 1989 · A group of drug users in the 1970s rob drug stores to finance their habit and face the consequences. Matt Dillon stars as the leader of the crew, who is superstitious and eventually pays the price.
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- Gus Van Sant
- 1989-10-20
DRUGSTORE COWBOY - Trailer ( 1989 ) WorleyClarence. 19.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 2.6K. 740K views 16 years ago. Trailer for Gus Van Sant's film ...more.
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Bob Hughes (Matt Dillon) is the leader of a "family" of drug addicts consisting of his wife, Dianne (Kelly Lynch), and another couple who feed their habit by robbing drug stores as...
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- Gus Van Sant
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- Matt Dillon
Oct 4, 2023 · “Drugstore Cowboy” is a gripping crime drama set in the 1970s, exploring addiction and the quest for freedom. With compelling performances and gritty realism, it’s a must-watch for fans of thought-provoking cinema. The film’s portrayal of drug addiction and the cyclical nature of dependency offers a powerful and relevant message.
A drama crime film based on a novel by James Fogle, directed by Gus Van Sant. It follows a group of drug addicts who steal from pharmacies and hospitals in Portland, Oregon, in 1971.
"Drugstore Cowboy" is one of the best films in the long tradition of American outlaw road movies - a tradition that includes "Bonnie and Clyde," "Easy Rider," "Midnight Cowboy" and "Badlands." It is about criminals who do not intend to be particularly bad people, but whose lives run away with them.
