Barfly

1987, Movie, 1h 40min

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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Barfly is a 1987 American drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder. The movie follows the life of Henry Chinaski (played by Mickey Rourke), a downtrodden alcoholic writer who spends most of his time drinking in bars and getting into fights. He meets Wanda Wilcox (played by Faye Dunaway), another alcoholic who is also struggling to make a living. The two of them form a tumultuous relationship as they try to navigate their lives on the skids. The movie is known for its gritty portrayal of alcoholism and its impact on those who suffer from it.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Barfly include Heartburn, Pretty in Pink, Made in Heaven, Pauline at the Beach, Boyfriends and Girlfriends, Husbands and Wives.

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Barfly was released in theaters on September 2, 1987.