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Factotum

R20051h 34mBent Hamer
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 71

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"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.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookGamblingHorse RaceInterviewAlcoholismStrip ClubNorwayBeautiful WomanAuthorLos Angeles, California

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What is Factotum (2005) about?

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.

Who stars in Factotum?

Factotum stars Matt Dillon (Henry Chinaski), Lili Taylor (Jan), Marisa Tomei (Laura), Fisher Stevens (Manny), Didier Flamand (Pierre). The film was directed by Bent Hamer.

How long is Factotum?

Factotum has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated R.

Is Factotum worth watching?

Factotum holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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