Given that Grant's 'descent into a personal hell' really took off after Doc gave him a 'cure' for his hangover, I'm wondering what sort of medication it actually was. The film was made in 1971, so perhaps there is the allusion to LSD. Just a thought.
shareThat's an interesting point (technically the film was made in early 1970 so even closer to LSD land). Next time I watch the film I'll look out for this - it is a film that gives so much back each time you view it.
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In the novel, Doc tells Grant the pill contains benzedrine.
shareI was thinking it was speed of some kind
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I was thinking it was something benign - not LSD for sure. I don't think the plot hinged on it at all. Doc said "there's nothing in it that's going to hurt you". Not that you can take a statement like that all too seriously. He also said something like "it will give you a little buzz too".
I took it to be a mild pain killer with an opiate - today's equivalent of Tylenol + codeine or something of that nature.
Methadone was commonly prescribed as a tonic in the 1960s in Australia.
shareThe book says benzedrine and in the film he acts like he has taken benzedrine, which is a form of speed/amphetamine.
shareI am much more curious about what Pill the critics took that watched this dreck and gave it glowing reviews.
shareI agree. Just watched this for the first time after seeing so much praise for it and I didn't think it was particularly good.
shareMaybe you should stick to benign mush such as "Selma" or "Imitation Game"...
share100% on RT is insanely high...and Doc gave him benzies...
shareCritics have to endure so many painfully mediocre films that when they see something fresh and original, they can't deny the high. I don't blame them.
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