CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 55m · R

Bukowski: Born Into This

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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.

Directed byJohn Dullaghan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
EN
Released
January 18, 2003
Revenue
$311,400

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10 credited
Starring
Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski

Self

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Self

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Self

Bono

Bono

Self

Linda Bukowski

Linda Bukowski

Self

Pam Miller

Self

Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford

Self

Barbet Schroeder

Barbet Schroeder

Self

Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Self

Michael D. Meloan

Self

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Directed by
John Dullaghan
John Dullaghan

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