Barton Fink (1991)

Name: Barton Fink
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1991
Duration: 117 min
Cast: John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner, John Mahoney

1h 57m United Kingdom, United States of America

Comedy Drama Thriller

Plot

Barton Fink, a celebrated playwright from New York, is lured to Los Angeles to pen a screenplay. Upon his arrival, he quickly becomes ensnared in the nightmarish realities of the film industry, revealing the dark underbelly of Hollywood that contrasts sharply with his artistic ideals. As he grapples with writer’s block and the pressures of his new environment, Barton’s journey becomes a surreal exploration of creativity, ambition, and the cost of fame.

Cast

John Turturro John Goodman Judy Davis Michael Lerner John Mahoney Tony Shalhoub Jon Polito Steve Buscemi David Warrilow Richard Portnow Christopher Murney I.M. Hobson Meagen Fay Lance Davis Harry Bugin