Bukowski: Born Into This
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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.
Box Office$318,816
Awards1 nomination total
Cast
Charles BukowskiSelf
Harry Dean StantonSelf
Sean PennSelf
BonoSelf
Linda BukowskiSelfPam MillerSelf
Taylor HackfordSelf
Barbet SchroederSelf
Tom WaitsSelfMichael D. MeloanSelf
Marina Bukowskidaughter of Charles and Frances Smith
Neeli CherkovskiSelf
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DirectorJohn Dullaghan
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Release DateJanuary 18, 2003
LanguagesEnglish
