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Information
- Year
- 1987
- Runtime
- 100 min.
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Rating *
- 7.3
- Votes *
- 11,935
- Checks
- 1,990
- Favs
- 161
- Dislikes
- 23
- Favs/checks
- 8.1% (1:12)
- Favs/dislikes
- 7:1
Top comments
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neocowboy
At times it sounds like Mickey Rourke slips in and out of Snagglepuss impersonations. 10 years 6 months ago -
CSSCHNEIDER
A strange film with a script that meanders but is always engaging. Feels like a Wim Wenders film. Some astounding lighting and striking visuals created by master DOP Robby Muller. 12 years 8 months ago -
LaowaiLoser
I watched this because I was reading "Hollywood" by Charles Bukowski at the time, which tells the story of this movie's development from the writer's perspective. This is an entertaining movie. It's a character study of two drunks and takes place over a couple of days. Mickey Rourke's acting felt a little off to me. Having read several of the "Chinaski" novels I felt that he played the character a bit more confident and arrogant than I would have imagined, but that's just me. I recommend reading the book before watching the movie, especially if you're a fan of Bukowski. It should give you an added appreciation of the movie. 10 years 8 months ago
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