Bukowski: Born into This

Apr 30 2004 R 2h 10m
Biography, Documentary

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.

Plot

Documentary on Charles Bukowski, author of 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man', 'Love Is a Dog from Hell', and the autobiographical novels, 'Women', 'Hollywood', and 'Post Office'.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

John Dullaghan

Cast

Charles Bukowski, Bono, John Bryan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Bukowski- Born into This: Trailer with Moriarity art
Scores
# of Votes
3,690
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
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