Barton Fink  (1991)

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The title character, played by John Turturro, is a Broadway playwright, based on Clifford Odets, lured to Hollywood with the promise of untold riches by a boorish studio chieftain (played by Michael Lerner as a combination of Louis B. Mayer and Harry Cohn). Despising the film capital and everything it stands for, Barton Fink comes down with an acute case of writer's block. He is looked after by a secretary (Judy Davis) who has been acting as a ghost writer for an alcoholic screenwriter (John Mahoney, playing a character based on William Faulkner). Also keeping tabs on Fink is a garrulous traveling salesman (John Goodman), the most likeable, stable character in the picture. And then comes the plot twist to end all plot twists, plunging Barton Fink into a surreal nightmare that would make Hieronymus Bosch look like a house painter. Once more, Ethan and Joel Coen serve up a smorgasbord of quirkiness and kinkiness, where nothing is what it seems and nothing turns out as planned. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

115 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Joel Coen

Writer(s):

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Producer(s):

Bill Durkin, Ben Barenholtz, Ted Pedas

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Profanity)

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• 1991 - Barton Fink - Cannes Film Festival - Palme d'Or
• 1991 - Barton Fink - Cannes Film Festival - Palme d'Or
• 1990 - Barton Fink - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor
• 1990 - Barton Fink - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
• 1991 - Barton Fink - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Cinematography
• 1991 - Barton Fink - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actress