DRUGSTORE COWBOY was one of a group of films that led to the explosion of American independent cinema. Director Gus Van Sant generally maintains his highly stylized vision, regardless of a film's budget. His later films continue to illustrate the dreamlike moments contained in highly disturbing situations.
The film captures a slice of Americana through the back door. Bob (Matt Dillon) is an energetic junkie who leads his wife (Kelly Lynch) and another couple on a reckless spree of drugstore robberies, for drugs. When he has a brush with death, Bob realizes he must leave both his addiction and his wife if he wants to survive. Van Sant's lush photography gives us a glimpse into these lives, lending immortality to people on the fringes of society. DRUGSTORE COWBOY is a classic film that launched the career of one of the most important American directors working today.
Theatrical release: October 6, 1989
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Special Edition
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.78
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Gus Van Sant - Director, Matt Dillon - Actor
Making-Of Documentary
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Director of Photography
Robert D. Yeoman: Director of photography
Production Designer
David Brisbin: Production Designer, Art Director, works with Gus Van Sant
Review 1:
"...[DRUGSTORE COWBOY gives] Dillon the role of his career....A very impressive look into a dark subject..."
Source: New York Times
p.C17 10/06/1989
Review 2:
"...Provocative..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.29 10/19/1989
Review 3:
"...An electrifying movie without one misstep or one conventional moment....Van Sant has gotten hauntingly beautiful performances..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C1 10/11/1989
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