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Factotum poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.2 / 100
2005·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 34m

FACTOTUM

“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire”

This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.

Above the Line
Bent Hamer·DirectorBent Hamer·WriterJim Stark·WriterJohn Christian Rosenlund·Director of PhotographyKristin Asbjørnsen·Original Music ComposerPål Gengenbach·Editor
Cast
Matt Dillon·Henry ChinaskiLili Taylor·JanMarisa Tomei·LauraFisher Stevens·MannyDidier Flamand·PierreAdrienne Shelly·JerryKaren Young·GraceThomas Lyons·Tony EndicottDean Brewington·Old Black ManJames Cada·Bald Man
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Bent Hamer·DirectorPaul B. Johnson·First Assistant DirectorLynn Younglove·Script SupervisorEric D. Howell·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Bent Hamer·WriterJim Stark·WriterCharles Bukowski·Novel
Camera· 3
John Christian Rosenlund·Director of PhotographyFernando Gayesky·Camera OperatorSebastián Almeida·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Pål Gengenbach·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Kristin Asbjørnsen·Original Music ComposerPetter Fladeby·Sound DesignerJohn L. Sims Jr.·Production Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 3
Eve Cauley·Production DesignTere Duncan·Costume DesignPatricia Regan·Makeup Designer
Production· 10
Bent Hamer·ProducerJim Stark·ProducerChristine K. Walker·Executive ProducerRainer Mockert·Associate ProducerMeinolf Zurhorst·Associate ProducerJason Cooper Hall·Production SupervisorPeter Nadermann·Associate ProducerKarl Baumgartner·Associate ProducerReinhold Elschot·Associate ProducerLynn Blumenthal·Local Casting
Other Departments· 3
Peter Moore·StuntsRose M. Frazier·StuntsSherry Heart·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
73.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 171%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Factotum's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#77A864
#46A3D9
#FFDA63
Mood
Cynical, Nonchalant
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a man smoking a cigarette, with smoke rising above his head against a blue background. He is wearing a light green collared shirt with”

comedyromance
Key Elements
CigaretteBeer GlassName Tag
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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