Bukowski: Born Into This

Bukowski: Born Into This

2003
1h 55m
6.7

6.7/10

52 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 18, 2003
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0342150

Cast

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
Pam Miller

Self

Taylor Hackford
Taylor Hackford

Self

Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder

Self

Tom Waits
Tom Waits

Self

Michael D. Meloan
Michael D. Meloan

Self

Marina Bukowski
Marina Bukowski

daughter of Charles and Frances Smith

Neeli Cherkovski
Neeli Cherkovski

Self

Key Crew

John Dullaghan
Director