Bukowski: Born Into This
Originally released in 2003. Bukowski: Born Into This is a documentary film. directed by John Dullaghan.
Starring Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, and Sean Penn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 2003
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (51 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bukowski: Born Into This about?
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 l...
Who directed Bukowski: Born Into This?
Bukowski: Born Into This was directed by John Dullaghan.
How long is Bukowski: Born Into This?
Bukowski: Born Into This has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Bukowski: Born Into This released?
Bukowski: Born Into This was released on January 18, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bukowski: Born Into This?
The main cast of Bukowski: Born Into This includes Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn, Bono, Linda Bukowski.