Factotum
“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire”
Synopsis
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.
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FACTOTUM - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-04-06
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
Henry Chinaski
Lili Taylor
Jan
Marisa Tomei
Laura
Fisher Stevens
Manny
Didier Flamand
Pierre
Adrienne Shelly
Jerry
Karen Young
Grace
Thomas Lyons
Tony Endicott
Dean Brewington
Old Black Man
James Cada
Bald Man
James Michael Detmar
Smithson
Kurt Schweickhardt
Ice Plant Supervisor
Dee Noah
Hank's Mother
James Noah
Hank's Father
Michael Egan
Taxi Office Clerk
Terry Hempleman
Superintendant Barnes
Emily Hynnek
Stripper
Wayne Morton
Mantz
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.71x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bukowski, Bent Hamer, Jim Stark
- Original Score
- Kristin Asbjørnsen
- Original Title
- Factotum
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Bulbul Films, StarkSales Inc., Pandora Film, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Hamer
Charles Bukowski, Bent Hamer, Jim Stark
Kristin Asbjørnsen
John Christian Rosenlund
Pål Gengenbach
Bent Hamer, Jim Stark, Christine K. Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Pål Gengenbach
Editor
Bent Hamer
Producer
Kristin Asbjørnsen
Original Music Composer
Eve Cauley
Production Design
Bent Hamer
Writer
Jim Stark
Producer
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Bent Hamer
Director
Jim Stark
Writer
Eric D. Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Tere Duncan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Factotum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Factotum about?
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.
Who directed Factotum?
Factotum was directed by Bent Hamer.
Who stars in Factotum?
The principal cast of Factotum includes Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens, Didier Flamand.
When was Factotum released and how long is it?
Factotum was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Factotum?
Factotum had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (2.71 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Factotum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Factotum was composed by Kristin Asbjørnsen.
Is Factotum based on a book or true story?
Factotum is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Bukowski".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Factotum?
Factotum holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).