Barfly
1987 · 1h 40m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.
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 SchroederWritten by
Charles Bukowski6.7Smart score
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