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Barfly

Barfly

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Barfly
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1987-09-02
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6.849/10 (355 votes)
  • Budget: $3,000,000
  • Revenue: $3,221,568
  • Production Companies: Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1203
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

as Henry Chinaski

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

as Wanda Wilcox

Alice Krige

Alice Krige

as Tully Sorenson

Jack Nance

Jack Nance

as Detective

J.C. Quinn

J.C. Quinn

as Jim

Frank Stallone Jr.

Frank Stallone Jr.

as Eddie

Sandy Martin

Sandy Martin

as Janice

Roberta Bassin

Roberta Bassin

as Lilly

Gloria LeRoy

Gloria LeRoy

as Grandma Moses

Joe Unger

Joe Unger

as Ben

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Barfly ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer

Josh Olson on BARFLY

Barfly trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barfly?

Barfly is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1987-09-02.

Who are the main actors in Barfly?

The main cast includes Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance, J.C. Quinn, .

Where can I watch Barfly online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Barfly is available.

Is Barfly based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Barfly?

Barfly has an IMDb rating of 6.849/10 based on 355 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Barfly?

The movie had a production budget of $3,000,000 and earned $3,221,568 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Barfly?

The soundtrack was composed by Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Barfly filmed?

Barfly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Barfly?

The total runtime of Barfly is 100 minutes.

Is Barfly suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Barfly?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Barfly.

Does Barfly have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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