Factotum movie poster

Factotum

"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire"

April 25, 2005 1h 34m 6.1/10 (207 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Factotum is a drama film. directed by Bent Hamer.

Starring Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, and Marisa Tomei

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (207 votes)
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Budget $1M Production budget
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Box Office $2.7M 2.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Norway + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$2,708,087

Production Companies

  • Bulbul Films
  • StarkSales Inc.
  • Pandora Film
  • ZDF/Arte

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Factotum about?

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...

Who directed Factotum?

Factotum was directed by Bent Hamer.

How long is Factotum?

Factotum has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Factotum released?

Factotum was released on April 25, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Factotum?

The main cast of Factotum includes Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens, Didier Flamand.

Is Factotum worth watching?

Factotum has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 207 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.