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.

Henry Chinaski

Wanda Wilcox

Tully Sorenson

Detective

Jim

Eddie

Janice

Lilly

Grandma Moses

Ben

Joe
Mickey Rourke shines in this offbeat comedy about a dropout drunk poet. A bit too over the top in some scenes but an ultimately satisfying and funny film. Faye Dunaway's performance stands out as well.
September 2, 1987

Henry Chinaski

Wanda Wilcox

Tully Sorenson

Detective

Jim

Eddie

Janice

Lilly

Grandma Moses

Ben

Joe
Mickey Rourke shines in this offbeat comedy about a dropout drunk poet. A bit too over the top in some scenes but an ultimately satisfying and funny film. Faye Dunaway's performance stands out as well.
