Barfly
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead."
Originally released in 1987. Barfly is a comedy/drama film. directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Starring Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, and Alice Krige
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (369 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.2M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,221,568
Production Companies
- Golan-Globus Productions
- The Cannon Group
- American Zoetrope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barfly about?
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...
Who directed Barfly?
Barfly was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
How long is Barfly?
Barfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Barfly released?
Barfly was released on September 2, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barfly?
The main cast of Barfly includes Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance, J.C. Quinn.
Is Barfly worth watching?
Barfly has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 369 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.