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.
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Bukowski- Born into This: Trailer with Moriarity art
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dullaghan
- Original Title
- Bukowski: Born Into This
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dullaghan
Department Leadership Roster
John Dullaghan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Bukowski: Born Into This about?
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.
Who directed Bukowski: Born Into This?
Bukowski: Born Into This was directed by John Dullaghan.
Who stars in Bukowski: Born Into This?
The principal cast of Bukowski: Born Into This includes Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn, Bono, Linda Bukowski.
When was Bukowski: Born Into This released and how long is it?
Bukowski: Born Into This was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bukowski: Born Into This?
Bukowski: Born Into This holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).