Bukowski: Born Into This
Documentary

Bukowski: Born Into This

6.8
115 min
2003
John Dullaghan

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.

Top 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

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