Movie·1989·1h 42m
Drugstore Cowboy
Sooner or later, someone will pay the price.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.
Written By
Daniel Yost
Producer
Karen Murphy, Nick Wechsler
Cinematography
Robert D. Yeoman
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Editor
Mary Bauer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
609 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Matt Dillon
Bob
Kelly Lynch
Dianne
James Remar
Gentry
James Le Gros
Rick
Heather Graham
Nadine
Beah Richards
Drug Counselor
Grace Zabriskie
Bob's Mother
Max Perlich
David
William S. Burroughs
Tom the Priest
Eric Hull
Druggist
John Kelly
Cop
George Catalano
Trousinski
Janet Baumhover
Neighbor Lady
Ted D'Arms
Neighbor Man
Neal Thomas
Halamer
Stephen Rutledge
Hotel Manager
Robert Lee Pitchlynn
Hotel Clerk
Roger Hancock
Machinist
// crew
Crew
Gus Van Sant
Director, Screenplay
Karen Murphy
Producer
Nick Wechsler
Producer
Daniel Yost
Screenplay
Cary Brokaw
Executive Producer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Mary Bauer
Editor
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
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