Barfly
Summary:
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 Dunawa... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Mickey Rourke - (Henry Chinaski)
Faye Dunaway - (Willa Wilcox)
Alice Krige - (Tully Sorenson)
Jack Nance - (Detective)
J.C. Quinn - (Jim)
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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 lus... Continue >>
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