Question 1

What real-life criminal's writings inspired Drugstore Cowboy?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on the writings of James Fogle, a real-life criminal and drug addict who robbed drugstores.

Question 2

Which actor considered this film their personal favorite of all their work?

Accepted Answer

Matt Dillon cited Drugstore Cowboy as his personal favorite of all the films he has done.

Question 3

What unscripted accident occurred during a golf club scene with Matt Dillon?

Accepted Answer

Around the thirty-minute mark, Bob accidentally smashed a lamp while swinging his golf club; this was a real accident by Matt Dillon, not scripted.

Question 4

What major film festivals included Drugstore Cowboy in their selections?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1989, and the São Paulo, Berlin, and Locarno International Film Festivals in 1990 and 2022.

Question 5

Who wrote additional backstory and dialogue for William S. Burroughs' character in the film?

Accepted Answer

William S. Burroughs rewrote the backstory and dialogue himself for his character, originally just Tom the junkie, after agreeing to the part.

Question 6

What real-life criminal's writings inspired Drugstore Cowboy?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on the writings of James Fogle, a real-life criminal and drug addict who robbed drugstores.

Question 7

Which actor accidentally broke a lamp during filming, and how did it happen?

Accepted Answer

Matt Dillon accidentally smashed a lamp behind him while swinging a golf club around the thirty-minute mark; this was an unscripted real accident.

Question 8

What major film festivals has Drugstore Cowboy been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1989, and later at the Berlin International, São Paulo International, and Locarno International Film Festivals.

Question 9

How did William S. Burroughs contribute to his character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Burroughs rewrote the back story and dialogue for his character, Tom the junkie, after agreeing to the part on the condition he could expand the role.

Question 10

What is the central conflict for Bob Hughes and his group in 1971 Portland?

Accepted Answer

Bob leads a quartet including his wife Dianne and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who steal from drugstores and hospitals to fuel their drug addiction, but their luck doesn't last.

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