Barfly

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1987 · 100 min · R · Comedy · Drama · Romance · TMDB 6.9/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Barbet Schroeder

Cast

• Mickey Rourke — Henry Chinaski
• Faye Dunaway — Wanda Wilcox
• Alice Krige — Tully Sorenson
• Jack Nance — Detective
• J.C. Quinn — Jim