Plot — What is The Charles Bukowski Tapes about?
The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly) interviews Bukowski about such themes as alcohol, violence, and women, and Bukowski answers willingly, losing himself in sometimes minute-long monologues. Amongst other things, Bukowski leads the small camera team through his parents’ house and his former neighbourhood, but the largest part of the interviews takes place in Bukowski’s flat or backyard. The documentary includes a scene in which Bukowski reacts violently toward his wife Linda Lee.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 240 min |
| Audience Score | 86% (8.6/10, 11 votes) |
The Charles Bukowski Tapes — FAQ
Is The Charles Bukowski Tapes worth watching? The Charles Bukowski Tapes holds a 8.6/10 rating from 11 viewers. The Charles Bukowski Tapes are an altogether more than four hours long collection of 52 short-interviews with the American cult author Charles Bukowski, sorted by topic and each between one and ten minutes long. Director
Who directed The Charles Bukowski Tapes? Directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who is in the cast of The Charles Bukowski Tapes? It stars Charles Bukowski, Barbet Schroeder.
Where can I stream The Charles Bukowski Tapes? You can stream The Charles Bukowski Tapes on Philo. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Charles Bukowski Tapes release? It released in 1985.
