Bukowski: Born Into This (2003)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 6.8/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 2003, Bukowski: Born Into This is a documentary movie. It is directed by John Dullaghan. The cast includes Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton and Sean Penn. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
64Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.
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Cast & crew
- John DullaghanDirector
- Charles Bukowskias Self
- Harry Dean Stantonas Self
- Sean Pennas Self
- Bonoas Self
- Linda Bukowskias Self
- Pam Milleras Self
- Taylor Hackfordas Self
- Barbet Schroederas Self
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Questions about Bukowski: Born Into This
- What genre is Bukowski: Born Into This?
- Bukowski: Born Into This is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Bukowski: Born Into This?
- Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn, Bono, Linda Bukowski appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Bukowski: Born Into This?
- John Dullaghan directed Bukowski: Born Into This.
- How long is Bukowski: Born Into This?
- Bukowski: Born Into This runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is Bukowski: Born Into This worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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