Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Based on the articles, “The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat”, and “Strange Rumblings in Aztlan” by Hunter S. Thompson, the deranged adventures of Gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson and his attorney Oscar Acosta, referred to in the movie as "Laslow". Thompson attempts to cover the Super Bowl and the 1972 Presidential election in his typical drug-crazed state, but it continually and comically sidetracked by his even more twisted friend Laslow. Allegedly based on actual events. The film"

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: R Why it’s rated: Given that it’s based on the life of Hunter S. Thompson, well you get the idea."

Watched in 2020 - Movies (376 movies items)

"My rating: 4/10"

Best Films of 1980 (35 movies items)

"This is a great Gonzo film, starring Bill Murray and Peter Boyle. I saw this after 'Fear and Loathing' and still Gilliam's take is the superior one but Murray's performance is awesome, right in line with Depp's, possibly better with time..."