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Bukowski: Born Into This
2003 6.8 (49 votes) 1h 55m
Genres
Documentary

Bukowski: Born Into This

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Director: John Dullaghan

Top Cast

Charles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski

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Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton

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Sean Penn
Sean Penn

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Bono
Bono

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Linda Bukowski
Linda Bukowski

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Pam Miller

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Taylor Hackford
Taylor Hackford

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Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder

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Videos

Bukowski- Born into This: Trailer with Moriarity art

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