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Barfly

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Barfly
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R,1hr 40min
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Released:
October 16, 1987
Director:
Barbet Schroeder
Distributor:
Cannon Releasing
Starring:
Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige  ...more
Synopsis: Charles Bukowski, the talented crown prince of self-abuse, wrote the short stories upon which the surprisingly entertaining Barfly was based. The film concentrates on alcoholic writer Mickey Rourke (the Bukowski alter ego) who carries on a hate-hate relationship with bartender Frank Stallone. Rourke makes the acquaintance of another of society's castaways, Faye Dunaway, who in addition to being a souse is said to be crazy. They move in together, even though Dunaway all but promises to be unfaithful ... Full Synopsis
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Michael Costello, AMG Review
Barbet Schroeder's romanticized portrait of self-mythologizing writer and drunk Charles Bukowski skillfully draws one into the world of these damaged characters. What little story there is concerns the writer's (Mickey Rourke) daily ritual of massive alcohol intake, fighting, and writing. With the appearance of Faye Dunaway a fellow lush, the possibility of romance glimmers on the horizon. A labor ... Full Review
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Mickey Rourke
Henry Chinaski
Faye Dunaway
Wanda Wilcox
Alice Krige
Tully Sorenson
Jack Nance
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BEST! Mickey Rourke: I never gave up on Mickey Rourke, even when he was getting kicked off movie...
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