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Factotum (2005)

15
18/11/2005 (GB)
Drama
1h 34m

What matters most is how well you walk through the fire

Overview

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.

  • Bent HamerDirector, Writer
  • Jim StarkWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,000,000

  • Revenue

    $2,708,087

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • gambling
  • horse race
  • interview
  • alcoholism
  • strip club
  • norway
  • beautiful woman
  • author
  • los angeles, california
  • writer
  • alcoholic
  • liquor store
  • unemployment

Top Billed Cast

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Henry Chinaski

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Jan

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Laura

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Manny

Didier Flamand

Didier Flamand

Pierre

Adrienne Shelly

Adrienne Shelly

Jerry

Karen Young

Karen Young

Grace

Thomas Lyons

Tony Endicott

Dean Brewington

Old Black Man

James Cada

James Cada

Bald Man

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