Drugstore Cowboy

Directed by Gus Van Sant

A heroin addict (Dillon) lives on the streets with a cobbled-together clan of other junkies, including his wife, knocking over drug stores to feed their habit. Van Sant captures both the heady allure and dangers of drug-taking without sermonising.

Duration:
100 minutes

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
1989