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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.
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.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Barbet Schroeder
- 1987-10-16
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BARFLY (1987) - HD TRAILER 🪰 Henry Chinaski (Mickey Rourke) is a talented writer of prolific prose; unfortunately, he’s also a skid-row alcoholic with a violent temper.
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- Imprint Films
One night Henry spies a kindred spirit in pretty barfly Wanda (Faye Dunaway) and, despite warning signs that she may be unfaithful, shacks up with the woman.
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- Barbet Schroeder
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- Mickey Rourke
Living in a seedy rooming house in Hollywood, down-and-out alcoholic Henry Chinaski is a fixture at The Golden Horn cocktail bar where he can usually get one of the other regulars, such as bartender Jim, to buy him a drink or drinks.
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"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.
