Matt Dillon
Henry Chinaski
2005•1h 34m•Released•EN
Factotum
“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
April 25, 2005
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
6.1 / 10
Votes
232
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$2,708,087
Status
Released
Popularity
2.1
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Lili Taylor
Jan
Marisa Tomei
Laura
Fisher Stevens
Manny
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Didier Flamand
Pierre
Adrienne Shelly
Jerry
Karen Young
Grace
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Thomas Lyons
Tony Endicott
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Dean Brewington
Old Black Man
James Cada
Bald Man
James Michael Detmar
Smithson
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Kurt Schweickhardt
Ice Plant Supervisor
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