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Barfly( 1987)

TV-MAComedyDramaRomance
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Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Mickey Rourke

      Henry Chinaski

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      Faye Dunaway

      Wanda Wilcox

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      Alice Krige

      Tully Sorenson

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      Jack Nance

      Detective

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      J.C. Quinn

      Jim

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      Frank Stallone Jr.

      Eddie

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      Sandy Martin

      Janice

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      Roberta Bassin

      Lilly

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      Gloria LeRoy

      Grandma Moses

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      Joe Unger

      Ben

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      Harry Cohn

      Rick

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      Pruitt Taylor Vince

      Joe

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      Joe Rice

      Old Man in Bar

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      Julie 'Sunny' Pearson

      Hooker in Bar

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      Donald L. Norden

      Man in Alley

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      Wil Albert

      Carl

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      Hal Shafer

      Mike

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      Zeke Manners

      Roger

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      Pearl Shear

      Helen

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      Rik Colitti

      Jack, The Window Washer

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      Michael Collins

      "Elbow Inn" Bartender

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      Ronald G. Joseph

      Liquor Store Clerk

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      Damon Hines

      Black Kid

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      Lahmard J. Tate

      Black Kid

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      Gary Carlos Cervantes

      Cop

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      Peter Conti

      Cop

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      Vance Colvig

      Alcoholic Man

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      Stacey Pickren

      Lady Manager

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      Leonard Termo

      Harry

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      Gary Cox

      Lenny

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      Fritz Feld

      Bum

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      Albert Henderson

      Louie

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      Sandy Rose

      Louie's Woman

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      Madalyn Carol

      Young Girl Hooker

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      George Marshall Ruge

      Loverbird Man

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      Debbie Lynn Ross

      Loverbird Woman

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      Charles Bukowski

      Bar Patron (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Nutshell

    8
    Written by Nutshell on Sat Aug 03 2019
    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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    3000000.00

    Revenue

    3221568.00

    Keywords

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