Bukowski: Born Into This (2003)
Documentary • 1ч 55м
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.
TMDB rating:
6.8
(53)
Cast
Charles Bukowski
Self
Harry Dean Stanton
Self
Sean Penn
Self
Bono
Self
Linda Bukowski
Self
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Pam Miller
Self
Taylor Hackford
Self
Barbet Schroeder
Self
Tom Waits
Self
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Michael D. Meloan
Self
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Marina Bukowski
daughter of Charles and Frances Smith
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Neeli Cherkovski
Self
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Joyce Fante
Self
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FrancEyE
a.k.a. Frances Smith
Crew
John Dullaghan
Director
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