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Barfly (1987)

02/09/1987 (US)Comedy, Drama, Romance1h 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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Mickey Rourke

      Mickey Rourke

      Henry Chinaski

    2. Faye Dunaway

      Faye Dunaway

      Wanda Wilcox

    3. Alice Krige

      Alice Krige

      Tully Sorenson

    4. Jack Nance

      Jack Nance

      Detective

    5. J.C. Quinn

      J.C. Quinn

      Jim

    6. Frank Stallone Jr.

      Frank Stallone Jr.

      Eddie

    7. Sandy Martin

      Sandy Martin

      Janice

    8. Roberta Bassin

      Roberta Bassin

      Lilly

    9. Gloria LeRoy

      Gloria LeRoy

      Grandma Moses

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    A review by Nutshell

    8.0
    Written by Nutshell on Aug 3, 2019

    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.

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$3,000,000.00

    Revenue$3,221,568.00

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