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Bob Dylan and Patti Smith were reportedly offered ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ lead roles

A post marking the film’s 37th anniversary on October 20, 2026, says Matt Dillon played Bob Hughes.

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A post marking 37 years since ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ was released says Bob Dylan and Patti Smith were reportedly offered lead roles before Matt Dillon played Bob Hughes. It credits Dillon’s performance with helping move his career beyond his teen-idol image.

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