Bukowski: Born Into This

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Charles Bukowski

Himself

Age : 73 | Popularity : 3%

Harry Dean Stanton

Himself

Age : 91 | Popularity : 13%

Sean Penn

Himself

Age : 63 | Popularity : 19%

Bono

Himself

Age : 63 | Popularity : 9%

Linda Bukowski

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Pam Miller

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Taylor Hackford

Age : 79 | Popularity : 7%

Barbet Schroeder

Age : 82 | Popularity : 5%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	John Dullaghan
Department	Role	Name

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