Movie

Barfly (1987)

• R
• September 2, 1987
• 1h 40m

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

“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.

Director

Barbet Schroeder

Writers

Charles Bukowski

Starring

Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige