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Rating: 6.8/10 by 339 users

Barfly (1987)

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.

Directing:
  • Barbet Schroeder
Writing:
  • Charles Bukowski
Stars:
Release Date: Wed, Sep 02, 1987

Rating: 6.8/10 by 339 users

Alternative Title:
Barfly - Amor Marginal - PT
El borracho - ES

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 40 minutes
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $3,221,568

Plot Keyword: career, prostitute, fight, bartender, poet, alcoholism, money, los angeles, california, alcohol abuse, paramedic, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, street fight, barflies, unemployed, brawler, brawlers, barfly

Nutshell

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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