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Barfly is a 1987 American black comedy film directed by Barbet Schroeder and starring Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway. The film is a semi-autobiography of poet/author Charles Bukowski during the time he spent drinking heavily in Los Angeles, and it presents Bukowski's alter ego Henry Chinaski.
- $3 million
- October 16, 1987
- Jack Baran
Oct 16, 1987 · Barfly: Directed by Barbet Schroeder. With Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance. Based on the life of successful poet Charles Bukowski and his exploits in Hollywood during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
- (21K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Barbet Schroeder
- 1987-10-16
Rent Barfly on Prime Video, or buy it on Prime Video. Down-and-out writer Henry Chinaski (Mickey Rourke) spends his nights drinking and picking brawls at a dingy Los Angeles watering hole.
- (496)
- Barbet Schroeder
- R
- Mickey Rourke
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Henry Chinaski never cared for the American dream, the thought of needing to become 'something' and fit into the system disgusts him. 788 IMDb 7.1 1 h 39 min 1987. R. Comedy · Drama · Romance. This video is currently unavailable.
"Barfly," based on his original screenplay, is a grimy comedy about what it might be like to spend a couple of days in his skin - a couple of the better and funnier days, although they aren't exactly a lark.
Summaries. Based on the life of successful poet Charles Bukowski and his exploits in Hollywood during the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Henry Chinaski never cared for the American dream, the thought of needing to become 'something' and fit into the system disgusts him.
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. Barbet Schroeder. Charles Bukowski. Reviews.
