Movie
Factotum
What matters most is how well you walk through the fire
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Factotum
Cast
Matt DillonHenry Chinaski
Lili TaylorJan
Marisa TomeiLaura
Fisher StevensManny
Adrienne ShellyJerry
Karen YoungGraceCredits
- Directed by
- Bent Hamer
- Written by
- Jim Stark, Bent Hamer, Charles Bukowski
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $2.7M
Production
- Bulbul FilmsNorway
- StarkSales Inc.United States
Pandora FilmGermany
ZDF/ArteGermany
