Mickey Rourke
Henry Chinaski
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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.
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| Release Date | 1987-09-02 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 1h 40m |
| Directors | Barbet Schroeder, Robby Müller |
| Producers | Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Tom Luddy, Fred Roos, Barbet Schroeder, Jack Baran |
| Writer | Charles Bukowski |
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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