Factotum

Factotum

94 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | April 25, 2005

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.

Factotum

94 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | April 25, 2005

Factotum
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Canal+, Celluloid Dreams, Bulbul Films, MBP (Germany)
Original title Factotum
Directors Paul B. Johnson, Lynn Younglove, Eric D. Howell, Bent Hamer
Writers Charles Bukowski, Bent Hamer, Jim Stark

Cast

Matt Dillon

as Henry Chinaski

Lili Taylor

as Jan

Marisa Tomei

as Laura

Fisher Stevens

as Manny

Didier Flamand

as Pierre

Adrienne Shelly

as Jerry

Karen Young

as Grace

Thomas Lyons

as Tony Endicott

Dean Brewington

as Old Black Man

James Cada

as Bald Man

James Michael Detmar

as Smithson

Kurt Schweickhardt

as Ice Plant Supervisor

Dee Noah

as Hank's Mother

James Noah

as Hank's Father

Michael Egan

as Taxi Office Clerk

Terry Hempleman

as Superintendant Barnes

Emily Hynnek

as Stripper

Wayne Morton

as Mantz

Tony Papenfuss

as John Handler

Lana Schwab

as Mrs. Adams

Sally Wingert

as Payroll Lady

Robert Downing Davis

as George Henley

Bryan J. Walker

as Pharmacist

Dan Lee Jr.

as Elf

Peter Moore

as Editor

Bruce Bohne

as Auto Parts Manager

Larry Roupe

as Pete

Chris Carlson

as Liquor Store Clerk

Stephen D'Ambrose

as Mailman

Emil Herrera

as Mendoza

Michelle Hutchison

as Young Lady

Andy Hubbell

as Employment Office Man

Martin Marinaro

as Bartender

Raye Birk

as Heathercliff

Stephen Pelinski

as Mr. Hansen

Stanley Kipper

as Spencer

Brent Doyle

as McBride

John Paul Gamoke

as Peters

Jim Lichtscheidl

as Calloway

Jay Gjernes

as Truck Driver

Clyde Lund

as Employment Office Clerk