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6.8/10 • 343

1987-09-02 • 1h 40m

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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.

Directors
Barbet Schroeder
Editors
Éva Gárdos

Top Billed Cast

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  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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Nutshell

Aug 3, 2019

8/10

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
Keywords
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