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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
More about Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Cast
Hunter S. ThompsonSelf (archive footage)
Johnny DeppNarrator (voice)
Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage)
Warren BeattySelf (archive footage)
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Edmund MuskieSelf (archive footage)Credits
- Directed by
- Alex Gibney
- Written by
- Alex Gibney
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
BBC StoryvilleUnited Kingdom- Diverse ProductionsUnited Kingdom
HDNet FilmsUnited States
Jigsaw ProductionsUnited States- Phantom Films
- Consolidated Documentaries
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