The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, Metacritic 71/100. Every source lands within 8 points of the others.
Synopsis
This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic71/100
230 audience votes
Key crew
- Bent HamerDirector
- Kristin AsbjørnsenOriginal Music Composer
- Jim StarkWriter
- Bent HamerWriter
Cast
- Matt DillonHenry Chinaski
- Lili TaylorJan
- Marisa TomeiLaura
- Fisher StevensManny
- Didier FlamandPierre
- Adrienne ShellyJerry
- Karen YoungGrace
- Thomas LyonsTony Endicott
- Dean BrewingtonOld Black Man
- James CadaBald Man
- James Michael DetmarSmithson
- Kurt SchweickhardtIce Plant Supervisor
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookgamblinghorse raceinterviewalcoholismstrip clubnorwaybeautiful womanauthorlos angeles, californiawriteralcoholic
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