USA / UK,
1991, 116 min
Cinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
Carter BurwellCast:
John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner, John Mahoney, Tony Shalhoub, Jon Polito, Steve Buscemi, Richard Portnow, Meagen Fay, Max Grodénchik (more)Plots(1)
Young playwright Barton Fink (John Turturro), determined to become a success, travels to Hollywood where he immediately obtains a contract, only to develop writer's block when he discovers he is to write a wrestling movie for a faded 40s star. The Los Angeles heat, his dingy hotel and a noisy neighbour (John Goodman) combine to increase the pressure on him, and Barton begins to lose his grip on reality. (Universal Pictures UK)
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