

Bukowski: Born Into This
Overview
Director John Dullaghanâs biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposĂ© of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowskiâs poetry readings are interviews with the poetâs 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 Bukowskiâs friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowskiâs life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowskiâs legendary status.
Top Cast

Charles Bukowski
Self

Harry Dean Stanton
Self

Sean Penn
Self

Bono
Self

Linda Bukowski
Self
Pam Miller
Self

Taylor Hackford
Self

Barbet Schroeder
Self

Tom Waits
Self
Michael D. Meloan
Self
Marina Bukowski
daughter of Charles and Frances Smith
Neeli Cherkovski
Self
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