Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"Barfly is a film focused on the grim reality of alcoholism and poverty. There is no meaningful connection to the Christmas season in its setting, plot, themes, or resolution. It fails to meet the criteria for a Christmas movie."

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Cast & Crew

Mickey Rourke

Henry Chinaski

Faye Dunaway

Wanda Wilcox

Alice Krige

Tully Sorenson

Jack Nance

Detective

J.C. Quinn

Jim

Frank Stallone Jr.

Eddie

Sandy Martin

Janice

RB

Roberta Bassin

Lilly

GL

Gloria LeRoy

Grandma Moses

Joe Unger

Ben

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