version since the original VHS release to feature a completely unaltered soundtrack. The soundtrack album was released by Backstreet Records in 1980 as a vinyl LP and included pieces of dialogue from the film. It has not been re-issued on CD. See also List of American films of 1980 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film) The Rum Diary (film) References Notes External links 1980 films 1980s biographical films 1980 comedy films American biographical films American comedy films Comedy films based on actual events Films based on works by Hunter S. Thompson Films directed by Art Linson Films produced by Art Linson Universal Pictures films Works about Hunter S. Thompson Biographical films about journalists 1980 directorial debut films Films about cannabis Films about hallucinogens Films set in the 1970s Films set in the 1960s Films set in Colorado Films set in San Francisco 1980s English-language films 1980s American films