Drugstore Cowboy (1989)

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The operative word in Drugstore Cowboy is "drug". Matt Dillon plays the leader of a group of dopeheads who wander around the country robbing pharmacies to feed their habits. Dillon's chums include doltish James Le Gros and teen-age junkie Heather Graham; also along for the ride is Dillon's wife Kelly Lynch. Their nemesis is cop James Remar, whom Dillon takes perverse delight in humiliating. When one of the young addicts dies of an overdose, it promps Dillon to try to go straight, a task complicated by wife Lynch's determination to stay high and by the corrupting presence of an ex-priest, played by Naked Lunch author William Burroughs. Drugstore Cowboy was director Gus Van Sant's breakthrough picture. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

104 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Gus Van Sant

Writer(s):

Dan Yost, Gus Van Sant

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Not For Children, Violence, Substance Abuse, Brief Nudity, Adult Language)

Categories:

Drama, Independent Films

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• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Actor
• 1988 - Drugstore Cowboy - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay
• 1988 - Drugstore Cowboy - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay
• 1988 - Drugstore Cowboy - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director
• 1988 - Drugstore Cowboy - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Screenplay
• 1989 - Drugstore Cowboy - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Screenplay