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Factotum
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R,1hr 34min
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August 18, 2006
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IFC Films
Synopsis: Norwegian director Bent Hamer follows up his quirky and critically acclaimed Kitchen Stories with a heartbreakingly humorous look at the life of depressive writer Hank Chinaski -- the fictional counterpart of real-life author Charles Bukowski. Adapted from Bukowski's 1975 novel of the same name, Hamer's film follows the perpetually unemployed, alcohol-swilling Chinaski (Matt Dillon) as he drifts through the city streets in search of a job that won't come between him and his first love, writing. Consistently ... Full Synopsis
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Featured Cast
Hank Chinaski
Photos
Lili Taylor at the "Factotum" New York City Premiere
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