Barfly 1987

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
65%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
28%
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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.

Mickey Rourke

as Henry Chinaski

Faye Dunaway

as Wanda Wilcox

Alice Krige

as Tully Sorenson

Jack Nance

as Detective

J.C. Quinn

as Jim

Sandy Martin

as Janice

Roberta Bassin

as Lilly

Gloria LeRoy

as Grandma Moses

Joe Unger

as Ben

Director:

Barbet Schroeder

Writer:

Charles Bukowski

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Release Date:

1987 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

100 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Barfly

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Mickey Rourke

as Henry Chinaski

Faye Dunaway

as Wanda Wilcox

Alice Krige

as Tully Sorenson

Jack Nance

as Detective

J.C. Quinn

as Jim

Sandy Martin

as Janice

Roberta Bassin

as Lilly

Gloria LeRoy

as Grandma Moses

Joe Unger

as Ben

Harry Cohn

as Rick

Joe Rice

as Old Man in Bar

Julie 'Sunny' Pearson

as Hooker in Bar

Donald L. Norden

as Man in Alley

Wil Albert

as Carl

Hal Shafer

as Mike

Zeke Manners

as Roger

Pearl Shear

as Helen

Rik Colitti

as Jack, The Window Washer

Michael Collins

as "Elbow Inn" Bartender

Ronald G. Joseph

as Liquor Store Clerk

Damon Hines

as Black Kid

Lahmard J. Tate

as Black Kid

Peter Conti

as Cop

Vance Colvig

as Alcoholic Man

Stacey Pickren

as Lady Manager

Leonard Termo

as Harry

Gary Cox

as Lenny

Fritz Feld

as Bum

Albert Henderson

as Louie

Sandy Rose

as Louie's Woman

Madalyn Carol

as Young Girl Hooker

George Marshall Ruge

as Loverbird Man

Debbie Lynn Ross

as Loverbird Woman

Charles Bukowski

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

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