Where the Buffalo Roam
“"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've worked for me."”
Synopsis
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
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Where the Buffalo Roam ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-10
Top Cast
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Bill Murray
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Peter Boyle
Carl Lazlo, Esq.
Bruno Kirby
Marty Lewis
René Auberjonois
Harris
R.G. Armstrong
Judge Simpson
Craig T. Nelson
Cop on Stand
Danny Goldman
Porter
DeWayne Jessie
Man #1
Mark Metcalf
Dooley
Joseph Ragno
Willins
Sonny Carl Davis
Stepanian
Quinn K. Redeker
Pilot
Rafael Campos
Rojas
Leonard Frey
Desk Clerk
Leonard Gaines
Super Man
Lisa Taylor
Ruthie
Jon Matthews
Billy Kramer
Randy Glass
Rock Critic
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Art Linson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kaye
- Original Score
- Neil Young
- Original Title
- Where the Buffalo Roam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Art Linson
John Kaye, Hunter S. Thompson
Neil Young
Tak Fujimoto
Christopher Greenbury
Art Linson
Department Leadership Roster
Art Linson
Director
John Kaye
Screenplay
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Richard Sawyer
Production Design
Eddie Marks
Costume Design
Neil Young
Original Music Composer
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Art Linson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Buffalo Roam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Where the Buffalo Roam about?
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Who directed Where the Buffalo Roam?
Where the Buffalo Roam was directed by Art Linson.
Who stars in Where the Buffalo Roam?
The principal cast of Where the Buffalo Roam includes Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, Bruno Kirby, René Auberjonois, R.G. Armstrong.
When was Where the Buffalo Roam released and how long is it?
Where the Buffalo Roam was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Where the Buffalo Roam make at the box office?
Where the Buffalo Roam grossed $6.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Where the Buffalo Roam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where the Buffalo Roam was composed by Neil Young.
Is Where the Buffalo Roam based on a book or true story?
Where the Buffalo Roam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hunter S. Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where the Buffalo Roam?
Where the Buffalo Roam holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).