Factotum

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

Apr 29 2005 R 1h 34m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

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. Alon...

Written by

Charles Bukowski, Bent Hamer, Jim Stark

Directed by

Bent Hamer

Production Countries

Norway, United States of America, Sweden, France, Germany

Production Companies

Canal+, MBP (Germany), Bulbul Films, Celluloid Dreams

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
15,261
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA