Gonzo Girl is a 2023 American drama film written by Rebecca Thomas and Jessica Caldwell, directed by Patricia Arquette and starring Camila Morrone, Willem Dafoe and Arquette. It is based on the 2015 novel of the same title by Cheryl Della Pietra.[2] It is also Arquette's feature directorial debut.[3]

Gonzo Girl
Directed byPatricia Arquette
Written byRebecca Thomas
Jessica Caldwell
Based onGonzo Girl
by Cheryl Della Pietra
Produced byTom Heller
Frank Hall Green
Cameron O'Reilly
Patricia Arquette
StarringCamila Morrone
Willem Dafoe
Patricia Arquette
CinematographyBobby Bukowski
Edited byTodd Downing
Music byPierre Charles
Production
companies
Rh Negative Entertainment
Catch & Release Films
Bayard Productions
Release date
  • September 7, 2023 (2023-09-07) (TIFF)
Running time
107 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023.

Premise

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1992. An aspiring writer, Alley Russo, is hired as an assistant to legendary "gonzo journalist" Walker Reade. Her mission is to help the famous Walker calm down on his addictions in order to finally publish his long-promised new work. Alley soon discovers the truth: a lifetime of drug addiction has eroded Walker's writing abilities. Alley then begins to transform Walker's ramblings into publishable prose...[4]

Cast

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Production

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Production on the film occurred in Utah in August 2022.[7]

Release

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The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]

Reception

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The film has a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Gonzo Girl". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone to star in Patricia Arquette's 'Gonzo Girl' adaptation". The Hindu. July 20, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 19, 2022). "Camila Morrone and Willem Dafoe To Star In Adaptation of 'Gonzo Girl' Directed By Patricia Arquette". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Anthony D'Alessandro; Valerie Complex (August 3, 2023). "TIFF 2023: Patricia Arquette's 'Gonzo Girl' Discovery Opening Night, Midnight Madness To Fire Up With Larry Charles' 'Dicks: The Musical'". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ a b c Mishra, Shrishty (July 20, 2022). "Patricia Arquette Sets Directorial Debut With Willem Dafoe & Camila Morrone in 'Gonzo Girl'". Collider. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Seddon, Dan (August 21, 2022). "Once Upon a Time and You star lands next movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d Grobar, Matt (August 17, 2022). "'Gonzo Girl': Ray Nicholson, Elizabeth Lail, Leila George & Rick Springfield Join Patricia Arquette's First Feature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  8. ^ "Gonzo Girl". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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