Barfly
📖 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.
🎥 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 RourkeHenry Chinaski
Faye DunawayWanda Wilcox
Alice KrigeTully Sorenson
Jack NanceDetective
J.C. QuinnJim
Frank Stallone Jr.Eddie
Sandy MartinJanice
Roberta BassinLilly
Gloria LeRoyGrandma Moses
Joe UngerBen🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- Where can I track Barfly?
- You can track Barfly on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












