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02/09/1987 Comedy, Drama, Romance 1h 40m
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Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.

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.

  1. Barbet Schroeder

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Mickey Rourke

    Henry Chinaski

  2. Faye Dunaway

    Wanda Wilcox

  3. Alice Krige

    Tully Sorenson

  4. Jack Nance

    Detective

  5. J.C. Quinn

    Jim

  6. Frank Stallone Jr.

    Eddie

  7. Sandy Martin

    Janice

  8. Roberta Bassin

    Lilly

  9. Gloria LeRoy

    Grandma Moses

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Reviews

A review by Nutshell
Written by Nutshell on 2019-08-03
Mickey Rourke shines in this offbeat comedy about a dropout drunk poet. A bit too over the top in some scenes but an ultimately satisfying and funny film. Faye Dunaway's performance stands out as well.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$3,000,000.00

Revenue
$3,221,568.00

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