Movie Description
Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 independent crime drama directed by Gus Van Sant. The film stars Matt Dillon in a critically acclaimed performance as Bob Hughes, the leader of a group of drug addicts who travel across the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s, robbing pharmacies to support their habit. The movie also stars Kelly Lynch and Heather Graham and features a cameo by the famous poet William S. Burroughs. The film delves into the group's nomadic lifestyle and the consequences of their addiction. When a series of tragic events unfold, Bob decides to get clean, but escaping his past proves challenging. Noted for its realistic depiction of drug addiction, Drugstore Cowboy is considered a standout film in Van Sant's career.
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