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Barfly (1987)

6.9 | Sep 02, 1987 (US) | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 01:40
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Budget: 3 000 000 | Revenue: 3 221 568

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

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Producer
Presenter, Executive Producer
Second Assistant Camera
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer, Associate Producer
Stunts

Cast

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Mickey Rourke
Henry Chinaski
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Faye Dunaway
Wanda Wilcox
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Alice Krige
Tully Sorenson
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Jack Nance
Detective
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J.C. Quinn
Jim
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Frank Stallone Jr.
Eddie
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Sandy Martin
Janice
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Roberta Bassin
Lilly
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Gloria LeRoy
Grandma Moses
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Joe Unger
Ben

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Reviews

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Nutshell
8 | Aug 03, 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.