Drugstore Cowboy (1989)

Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 American crime drama film directed by the American filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Written by Van Sant and Daniel Yost and based on an autobiographical novel by James Fogle, the film stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham and William S. Burroughs. It was Van Sant’s second film as director. Produced by Karen Murphy, Cary Brokaw, Nick Wechsler Starring: Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James LeGros, Heather Graham, William Burroughs Cinematography: Robert Yeoman Edited by Mary Bauer, Curtiss Clayton Music by Elliot Goldenthal Distributed by International Video Entertainment, Avenue Pictures Release date: October 6, 1989 (United States) Running time: 101 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $2.5 million Box office: $4.7 million