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Barton Fink

1991-08-01 · 117 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy · Drama · Thriller

A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.

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Directors
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Production companies
Working Title, Circle Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 6,153,939

Top Cast

John TurturroJohn TurturroBarton Fink
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanCharlie Meadows
Judy DavisJudy DavisAudrey Taylor
Michael LernerMichael LernerJack Lipnick
John MahoneyJohn MahoneyW.P. Mayhew
Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubBen Geisler
Jon PolitoJon PolitoLou Breeze
Steve BuscemiSteve BuscemiChet
David WarrilowDavid WarrilowGarland Stanford
Richard PortnowRichard PortnowDetective Mastrionotti
Christopher MurneyChristopher MurneyDetective Deutsch
I.M. HobsonI.M. HobsonDerek
Meagen FayMeagen FayPoppy Carnahan
Lance DavisLance DavisRichard St. Claire
Harry BuginHarry BuginPete
Anthony GordonMaitre D'
Jack DenboJack DenboStagehand
Max GrodénchikMax GrodénchikClapper Boy
Robert BeecherRobert BeecherReferee
Darwyn SwalveDarwyn SwalveWrestler

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