Overview:
Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.| Status: | Released (1987-09-02) |
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| Awards: | 6 nominations |
| BoxOffice: | $3,221,568 |
| Screen: | Charles Bukowski |
| Productions: | Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Crews
- 1632: Robby Müller - Director of Photography - Camera
- 67562: Charles Bukowski - Screenplay - Writing
- 23393: Barbet Schroeder - Producer - Production
- 2871: Fred Roos - Producer - Production
- 23393: Barbet Schroeder - Director - Directing
- 50871: Tom Luddy - Producer - Production
- 33008: Menahem Golan - Executive Producer - Production
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Reviews
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Mickey Rourke shines in this offbeat comedy about a dropout drunk poet. A bit too over the top in some scenes but an ultimately satisfying and funny film. Faye Dunaway's performance stands out as well.
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