Barfly (1987)
09/02/1987 (US) • 1h 40m
Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Henry Chinaski
Wanda Wilcox
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