Drugstore Cowboy

Drugstore Cowboy

Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 American crime drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Van Sant and Daniel Yost, based on a autobiographical novel by James Fogle. Matt Dillon stars in the title role, and Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham, and William S. Burroughs are also featured. It was Van Sant's breakthrough picture. The film's score was written by composer Elliot Goldenthal. It was very well received critically, being listed on the Top Ten list of both Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert for films released in 1989. At the time the film was made, the source novel by Fogle was unpublished. It was...
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quick facts
Release date:October 6, 1989
Directed by:Gus Van Sant
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:100 Minutes
Producer:Karen Murphy, Nick Wechsler
Editor:Mary Bauer, Curtiss Clayton
Music by:Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography:Robert Yeoman
Screenplay by:Gus Van Sant, Daniel Yost, William S. Burroughs, James Fogle
Estimated budget:$2,500,000
Adapted from:Drugstore Cowboy

Award-winners from Drugstore Cowboy

Max Perlich
Max Perlich
Born:March 28, 1968
Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon
Character:Bob
Born:February 18, 1964

Cast of Drugstore Cowboy

Heather Graham
Heather Graham
Nadine
Born:January 29, 1970
Age:42
James Remar
James Remar
Born:December 31, 1953
Age:58
James LeGros
James LeGros
Born:April 27, 1962
Age:50
Grace Zabriskie
Grace Zabriskie
Born:May 17, 1941
Age:70
Kelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch
Dianne
Born:January 31, 1959
Age:53
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Tom
Born:Feb. 5, 1914
Died:Aug. 2, 1997

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, Daniel Yost
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, Matt Dillon
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, Max Perlich
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, Robert Yeoman
1989 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Picture
1989 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Gus Van Sant
1989 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay, Gus Van Sant
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YearAward Nomination
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, Robert Yeoman
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Director, Gus Van Sant
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Nick Wechsler
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, Kelly Lynch
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, Matt Dillon
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Heather Graham
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, Max Perlich
1990 Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, Gus Van Sant
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Film director of Drugstore Cowboy

Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Born: July 24, 1952
Age: 59

Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He is a two time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director — for Good Will Hunting and Milk , both of which were also nominated for Best Picture — and won the Palme...
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Filming locations for Drugstore Cowboy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the movie "Drugstore Cowboy"?
  • A:
    The total time for the movie is 100 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the film Drugstore Cowboy?
  • A:
    James Fogle and Gus Van Sant wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    When was the film "Drugstore Cowboy" first released to the public?
  • A:
    The movie was released in October, 1989.
  • Q:
    What was the estimated budget for the production of the film "Drugstore Cowboy"?
  • A:
    $2.5 million was the cost to make this movie.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the film Drugstore Cowboy?
  • A:
    Elliot Goldenthal composed the music for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities starred in the film "Drugstore Cowboy"?
  • A:
    Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James LeGros, Heather Graham, William S. Burroughs and James Remar starred in the film.
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "Drugstore Cowboy"?
  • A:
    Karen Murphy and Nick Wechsler were the show's producers.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Drugstore Cowboy"?
  • A:
    Gus Van Sant directed the film.
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