FEATURE FILM

Barfly

6.9/10
TMDB412 votes
Original: 100 min

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.

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Barfly

Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.

Barfly (1987) is a film in the comedy, drama, romance genres. Directed by . The cast includes Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance.

Released
Original language
Runtime
100 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope
Writers
Charles Bukowski

Barfly cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.9/10 from 412 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Nutshell

TMDB member review

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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What is Barfly about?

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.

Who stars in Barfly?

Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance, J.C. Quinn, Frank Stallone Jr.. See the cast cards above for character names.

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