Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

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"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

• Released: 1980-04-25
• Genres: Comedy
• Runtime: 1h 39m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 5.9/10 from 192 votes

Directed by Art Linson.

Top cast

• Bill Murray as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
• Peter Boyle as Carl Lazlo, Esq.
• Bruno Kirby as Marty Lewis
• René Auberjonois as Harris
• R.G. Armstrong as Judge Simpson
• Craig T. Nelson as Cop on Stand
• Danny Goldman as Porter
• DeWayne Jessie as Man #1
• Mark Metcalf as Dooley
• Joseph Ragno as Willins

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Where the Buffalo Roam

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• India: rent on Amazon Video
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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