Bukowski: Born Into This(2003)
Bukowski: Born Into This Synopsis
Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.
Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) is a documentary film directed by John Dullaghan, released on January 18, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn and Bono. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- John Dullaghan
- Status:
- Released
Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) Trailer
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Bukowski: Born Into This Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bukowski
as Self
Harry Dean Stanton
as Self
Sean Penn
as Self
Bono
as Self
Linda Bukowski
as Self
- Pam Miller
Pam Miller
as Self
Taylor Hackford
as Self
Barbet Schroeder
as Self
Tom Waits
as Self
- Michael D. Meloan
Michael D. Meloan
as Self
- Marina Bukowski
Marina Bukowski
as daughter of Charles and Frances Smith
- Neeli Cherkovski
Neeli Cherkovski
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Dullaghan.
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Bukowski: Born Into This Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 56 ratings.
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Bukowski: Born Into This – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bukowski: Born Into This online?
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Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bukowski: Born Into This?
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The main cast of Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) includes Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn, Bono and Linda Bukowski. The film was directed by John Dullaghan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bukowski: Born Into This released?
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Bukowski: Born Into This was released on January 18, 2003 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Bukowski: Born Into This worth watching?
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Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bukowski: Born Into This?
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