Bukowski: Born Into This

Bukowski: Born Into This

6.7 /10 52 votes
January 18, 2003 1h 55m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John Dullaghan
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Self

Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford

Self

Barbet Schroeder

Barbet Schroeder

Self

Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Self

Michael D. Meloan

Self

Marina Bukowski

daughter of Charles and Frances Smith

Neeli Cherkovski

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Bukowski: Born Into This was released on January 18, 2003.

The runtime of Bukowski: Born Into This is 1h 55m.

Bukowski: Born Into This is a Documentary movie.

Bukowski: Born Into This has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Bukowski: Born Into This is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bukowski: Born Into This was directed by John Dullaghan.

The main cast of Bukowski: Born Into This includes Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn.

Bukowski: Born Into This is originally in English.