Barfly Summary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Genres: Drama
Rating:
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 for the price of a drink. Rourke has a chance to clean up his act when offered a large commission for his writings by publisher Alice_Krige. They too end up in bed, each trying to change the other. The clarion call of the cheap wine bottle overrides Rourke's half-hearted efforts to enter the mainstream. Watch for author Charles_Bukowski, as well as Fritz "Pop!" Feld and Vance_Colvig (who's made a career out of playing street people) in Barfly bit parts. Hal Erickson, Rovi
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
