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16 October 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.Plot:
Henry Chinaski never cared for the American dream, the thought of needing to become 'something' and fit into the system disgusts him... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Streep Nom #7-8: The Abundant Riches of 1987-88 (From FilmExperience. 5 July 2009, 3:00 PM, PDT)
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(From PopStar. 5 February 2009, 12:21 PM, PST)
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A fitting tribute to anyone who goes to any bar. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mickey Rourke | ... | Henry Chinaski | |
| Faye Dunaway | ... | Wanda Wilcox | |
| Alice Krige | ... | Tully Sorenson | |
| Jack Nance | ... | Detective | |
| J.C. Quinn | ... | Jim | |
| Frank Stallone | ... | Eddie | |
| Sandy Martin | ... | Janice | |
| Roberta Bassin | ... | Lilly | |
| Gloria LeRoy | ... | Grandma Moses | |
| Joe Unger | ... | Ben | |
| Harry Cohn | ... | Rick | |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... | Joe | |
| Joe Rice | ... | Old Man in Bar | |
| Julie 'Sunny' Pearson | ... | Hooker in Bar | |
| Donald L. Norden | ... | Man in Alley |
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:MA (TV rating) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16 (f) | Iceland:16Filming Locations:
Bryson Hotel - 2701 Wilshire Boulevard, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Composer Trevor Jones was considered to write original music for this film, but director Barbet Schroeder felt that source music was more suited for the film's authenticity. moreQuotes:
Wanda: I hate the police, don't you?Henry: I don't know, but I seem to feel better when they're not around.
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The Sermon moreFAQ
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Tender and surprisingly straight to the heart romantic-comedy that features Mickey Rourke (in one of his best roles) as Henry, a partially hump-backed middle-aged man is proud to be a part-time poet and full-time drunk who finds himself in a short-time, drawn to a fellow alcoholic, Wanda (Faye Dunaway) and a civilized publisher, Tully (Alice Krige).
Director Barbet Schroeder patiencely takes the movie, which is based on the work and maybe, life of not-so-sober poet Charles Bukowski, and transforms it into a meaningful movie. Even the bar where Henry normally hangs out at, "The Golden Horn", has the same dreary, smoke-filled atmosphere that you'd find at any tavern, bar, or pub. A fitting tribute to anyone who goes to any bar.
That part of the movie that works wonders is the camera work of Robby Muller ("To Live and Die in L.A.", "Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai"), that captures the typical scene in a bar. You don't have to look too close to see the conversations and arguements.
"Barfly" is a different movie and it's worth watching on a rainy day or on the weekend.