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The Making of Drugstore Cowboy (1999): Cast

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The Making of Drugstore Cowboy is a 1999 documentary directed by John Campbell, starring Gus Van Sant, Matt Dillon and William S. Burroughs. It runs 28 minutes.

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The Making of Drugstore Cowboy (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
John Campbell
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Making of Drugstore Cowboy About?

The premise of The Making of Drugstore Cowboy without spoilers.

In 1988 Portland, director Gus Van Sant begins shooting Drugstore Cowboy, a gritty drama starring Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch and Heather Graham about a quartet of drug‑addicted thieves who rob pharmacies in the Pearl District. After a member dies, the leader seeks redemption, aided by a haunting cameo from author William S. Burroughs as a junkie‑priest.

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Cast & crew

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy Cast

Gus Van Sant leads the cast, with Matt Dillon and William S. Burroughs. Directed by John Campbell.

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The Making of Drugstore Cowboy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Making of Drugstore Cowboy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Making of Drugstore Cowboy?

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy runs 28 minutes.

When was The Making of Drugstore Cowboy released?

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy was released on October 26, 1999.

Who directed The Making of Drugstore Cowboy?

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy was directed by John Campbell.

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Who is in the cast of The Making of Drugstore Cowboy?

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy stars Gus Van Sant, Matt Dillon and William S. Burroughs.

Does The Making of Drugstore Cowboy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Making of Drugstore Cowboy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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