Film
Barfly
1987· R· 1h 40m· Comedy· Drama· Romance
“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.
1987-09-02
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Key Crew
DirectorBarbet Schroeder
ScreenplayCharles Bukowski
ProducerBarbet Schroeder
Director of PhotographyRobby Müller
Original Music ComposerJack Baran
EditorÉva Gárdos
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Details
Released1987-09-02
Runtime1h 40m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosGolan-Globus Productions · The Cannon Group · American Zoetrope
Budget$3M
Box office$3M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.9/10 · 390 votes
Original languageen
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