Barfly (1987)

Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

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.

Rating

6.9 / 10 (408 votes)

Release date

September 2, 1987

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

English

Director

Barbet Schroeder

Status

Released