USA,
1987, 100 min
Directed by:
Barbet SchroederScreenplay:
Charles BukowskiCinematography:
Robby MüllerComposer:
Jack BaranCast:
Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance, J.C. Quinn, Frank Stallone, Sandy Martin, Roberta Bassin, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Leonard Termo (more)VOD (1)
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Barlfy is the fictionalised autobiography by cult writer and underground hero, Charles Bukowski and is an unflinching portrayal of life one step up from the gutter. Rourke's performance as a self hating, mean spirited anti-hero is dare and brutal but retains a kind of selfish, desperate beauty, especially in respect to the doomed relationship that develops between him and a fellow lost a soul. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1988 - Mickey Rourke (Best Male Lead)
- 1988 - Robby Müller (Best Cinematography)
Golden Globes
- 1988 - Faye Dunaway (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1987 - Barbet Schroeder (Golden Palm - Official Competition)