Barfly (1987) Barfly

Barfly ★★★ 1987 (R) Bukowski's semi-autobiographical screenplay is the story of a talented writer who chooses to spend his time as a lonely barfly, hiding his literary abilities behind glasses of liquor. Dunaway's character is right on target as the fellow alcoholic. 100m/C VHS, 8mm. Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Frank Stallone, J.C. Quinn, Jack Nance, Charles Bukowski, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Fritz Feld, Sandy Martin, Damon Hines; Director: Barbet Schroeder; Writer: Charles Bukowski; Writer: Robby Muller; Cameo: Jack Baran.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1987
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 100
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor J.C. Quinn
Actor Jack Nance
Actor Damon Hines
Actor Fritz Feld
Actor Faye Dunaway
Actor Mickey Rourke
Actor Alice Krige
Actor Frank Stallone
Actor Charles Bukowski
Actor Pruitt Taylor Vince
Actor Sandy Martin
Cameo Jack Baran
Cinematographer Robby Muller
Director Barbet Schroeder
Writer Charles Bukowski