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8/10Mickey 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.
Reviewed on August 3, 2019
Barfly(1987)
Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.
6.9(399)1h 40m1987-09-02
ComedyDramaRomance
Barfly Synopsis
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.
Barfly (1987) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released on September 2, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige and Jack Nance. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 399 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Writers:
- Charles Bukowski
- Producers:
- Barbet Schroeder, Fred Roos, Tom Luddy
- Cinematographer:
- Robby Müller
- Composer:
- Jack Baran
- Production:
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,221,568
- Status:
- Released
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Barfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rourke
as Henry Chinaski
Faye Dunaway
as Wanda Wilcox
Alice Krige
as Tully Sorenson
Jack Nance
as Detective
J.C. Quinn
as Jim
Frank Stallone Jr.
as Eddie
Sandy Martin
as Janice
Roberta Bassin
as Lilly
Gloria LeRoy
as Grandma Moses
Joe Unger
as Ben
- Harry Cohn
Harry Cohn
as Rick
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Joe
Key crew
Directed by Barbet Schroeder, written by Charles Bukowski, produced by Barbet Schroeder, Fred Roos and Tom Luddy.
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Barfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 399 ratings.
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Barfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barfly online?
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Barfly (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Barfly?
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The main cast of Barfly (1987) includes Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance and J.C. Quinn. The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Barfly released?
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Barfly was released on September 2, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Barfly worth watching?
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Barfly (1987) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 399 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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