Barfly

Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.

  • Rated 6.9 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1987
  • 1h 40m
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

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
Starring
Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance

Cast

  • Mickey Rourke

    Mickey Rourke

    Henry Chinaski

  • Faye Dunaway

    Faye Dunaway

    Wanda Wilcox

  • Alice Krige

    Alice Krige

    Tully Sorenson

  • Jack Nance

    Jack Nance

    Detective

  • J.C. Quinn

    J.C. Quinn

    Jim

  • Frank Stallone Jr.

    Frank Stallone Jr.

    Eddie

  • Sandy Martin

    Sandy Martin

    Janice

  • Roberta Bassin

    Roberta Bassin

    Lilly

  • Gloria LeRoy

    Gloria LeRoy

    Grandma Moses

  • Joe Unger

    Joe Unger

    Ben

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