Review of Drugstore Cowboy (1989) by Patti T — 18 Sep 2007

Poetic Gus Van Sant film with a very.

Evocative performance from master.

Actor Matt Dillon.

This review of Drugstore Cowboy (1989) was written by Patti T on 18 Sep 2007.

Drugstore Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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