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Release Date:
29 April 2005 (Norway) moreTagline:
What matters most is how you well you walk through the fire. morePlot:
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. | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(10 articles)
Film: Review: O’Horten (From The AV Club. 4 June 2009, 12:00 PM, PDT)
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(From PasteMagazine. 14 May 2009, 7:30 AM, PDT)
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To thine own self be true moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matt Dillon | ... | Hank Chinaski | |
| Lili Taylor | ... | Jan | |
| Marisa Tomei | ... | Laura | |
| Fisher Stevens | ... | Manny | |
| Didier Flamand | ... | Pierre | |
| Adrienne Shelly | ... | Jerry | |
| Karen Young | ... | Grace | |
| Thomas Lyons | ... | Tony Endicott (as Tom Lyons) | |
| 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 |
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Also Known As:
Factotum (France)Factotum: A Man Who Performs Many Jobs (USA) (long title)
Фактотум (Russia) [ru]
Factotum (Greece) [el]
Parakmi (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
94 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
UK:15 | Ireland:16 | Brazil:16 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Germany:12 | Singapore:M18 | Netherlands:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | USA:R (MPAA rating) | Australia:M | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Finland:K-15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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This is the second feature film in which Matt Dillon and Fisher Stevens go to the horse races (the first being "Flamingo Kid"). moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: The want ad that Henry circles contains an incomplete sentence. The first line reads: "Begin in delivery room and work un-" then the second line begins "Contact Mr. Heathercliff". moreQuotes:
Pickle Factory boss: Writer huh? Are you sure?Henry Chinaski: No, I'm not. I'm halfway through a novel.
Pickle Factory boss: What's it about?
Henry Chinaski: Everything.
Pickle Factory boss: It's about... cancer?
Henry Chinaski: Yes.
Pickle Factory boss: How about my wife?
Henry Chinaski: She's in there too.
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Symphony No. 3 in F Major, op 90 moreFAQ
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It would seem that Henry Chinaski takes Polonius' advice to heart. This adaptation shows a character who is always true to himself, no matter the consequences. Matt Dillon's portrayal of Chinaski is solid; his self-effacing style makes him way more likable than might be otherwise. Lili Taylor does a lovely job as his sometime girlfriend Jan. Their scenes together are always interesting (with or without bandages), with the characters being constantly developed.
The dialog has lots of pop. Somewhat a film noir, somewhat a comic book, the film has a nice feel with the first person narration of Chinaski taking us on his tour. It could have been in black and white but is nicely filmed in color. One of those slightly rare movies as at home at a film festival (Cleveland's, in this case) or at your local theater.