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Oct 16, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 16 1987 - Barfly Premiered in Theaters.

On this day October 16 1987, the film Barfly premiered in theaters, offering a gritty and poetic look at the life of struggling writer and bar regular Henry Chinaski, a character based on poet Charles Bukowski. Directed by Barbet Schroeder, the movie starred Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway, both praised for their intense and captivating performances.

Set in the seedy bars of Los Angeles, the story explored the beauty...

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