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Barfly

Comedy • Drama • Romance • 1987 • 1h 40m

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RATING★ 3.4

RUNTIME1h 40m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 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.

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🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

Mickey Rourke

Mickey RourkeHenry Chinaski

Faye Dunaway

Faye DunawayWanda Wilcox

Alice Krige

Alice KrigeTully Sorenson

Jack Nance

Jack NanceDetective

J.C. Quinn

J.C. QuinnJim

Frank Stallone Jr.

Frank Stallone Jr.Eddie

Sandy Martin

Sandy MartinJanice

Roberta Bassin

Roberta BassinLilly

Gloria LeRoy

Gloria LeRoyGrandma Moses

Joe Unger

Joe UngerBen

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barfly about?: 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.
Who directed Barfly?: Barfly was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
When was Barfly released?: Barfly was released on September 2, 1987.
How long is Barfly?: Barfly has a runtime of 1h 40m.
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