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Factotum
What matters most is how well you walk through the fire
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$1000000
Revenue
$2708087
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
2005-04-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
206
Vote Average
6.148
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Tony Papenfuss
John Handler
Lana Schwab
Mrs. Adams
Sally Wingert
Payroll Lady
Robert Downing Davis
George Henley
Bryan J. Walker
Pharmacist
Dan Lee Jr.
Elf
Peter Moore
Editor
Bruce Bohne
Auto Parts Manager
Larry Roupe
Pete
Chris Carlson
Liquor Store Clerk
Stephen D'Ambrose
Mailman
Emil Herrera
Mendoza
Michelle Hutchison
Young Lady
Andy Hubbell
Employment Office Man
Martin Marinaro
Bartender
Raye Birk
Heathercliff
Stephen Pelinski
Mr. Hansen
Stanley Kipper
Spencer
Brent Doyle
McBride
John Paul Gamoke
Peters
Jim Lichtscheidl
Calloway
Jay Gjernes
Truck Driver
Clyde Lund
Employment Office Clerk
Punnavith Koy
Perry Thrun
Horse Race Attendee (uncredited)
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