Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 film written and directed by Gus Van Sant. Matt Dillon stars in the title role. Kelly Lynch and Heather Graham are also featured. Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. ... Gus Van Sant Gus Van Sant Jr. ... Matt Dillon (February 18, 1964) is an actor born in New Rochelle, New York, USA His first notable roles were in a series of teen themed movies, but he won critical acclaim for his performance as Bob in Gus Van Sants Drugstore Cowboy. ... Kelly Lynch (born Kelly Colleen Lynch on January 31, 1959 in Golden Valley, Minnesota) is an American actress. ... Heather Graham on the cover of Glamour Heather Joan Graham (born January 29, 1970) is an American actress, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

The story follows Bob (Dillon) and his "family" of drug addicts as they travel across the Pacific Northwest in the early 1970s, supporting their habit by robbing pharmacies and hospitals. A highlight of the film is an appearance by the original "junky" William S. Burroughs as Tom, a defrocked priest who lectures Bob on the dangers of temptation. After a tragedy strikes the "family" Bob decides to try to "go straight" but finds that there is more to extricating himself from the drug user's lifestyle than just giving up drugs. Drug addiction, or dependency is the compulsive use of drugs, to the point where the user has no effective choice but to continue use. ... William S. Burroughs William Seward Burroughs (February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American novelist, essayist, social critic and spoken word performer. ... Roman Catholic priest LCDR Allen R. Kuss (USN) aboard USS Enterprise A priest or priestess is a holy man or woman who takes an officiating role in worship of any religion, with the distinguishing characteristic of offering sacrifices. ...

Van Sant's screenplay is based on the then-unpublished novel by James Fogle. The novel was published in 1990 (ISBN 038530224X), by which time Fogle was released from prison - Fogle, like the characters in his story, was a long-time drug user and dealer. 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Drugstore Cowboy at the Internet Movie Database