Directed by Barbet Schroeder. Written by Charles Bukowski.

Dialogue

Wanda: I hate people. Do you hate people?

Henry: No... but i sure feel better when they're not around.

Henry: Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.

Eddie: I'd hate to be you if I were me.

Henry: Your mom's cunt smells like carpet cleaner.

Cast

• Mickey Rourke — Henry Chinaski
• Faye Dunaway — Wanda Wilcox
• Alice Krige — Tully Sorenson
• Jack Nance — Detective