ComedyDramaRomance
BARFLY
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead."
19871h 40m6.9 TMDb
Directed by Barbet Schroeder
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
Mickey Rourke
Henry Chinaski
Faye Dunaway
Wanda Wilcox
Alice Krige
Tully Sorenson
Jack Nance
Detective
J.C. Quinn
Jim
Frank Stallone Jr.
Eddie
Sandy Martin
Janice
Roberta Bassin
Lilly
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity7.2
Humor6.7
Realism7.3
Action5
Darkness3.9
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
- ✓fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
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