Synopsis
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
Key facts
Cast
John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner, John Mahoney, Tony Shalhoub, Jon Polito, Steve Buscemi
Original language
English
First release
August 1, 1991 (Belgium)
Production companies
Working Title Films
Awards
Palme d'Or
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Long Beach, Malibu
Crew
Screenplay
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Producer
Ethan Coen
Cinematography
Roger Deakins
Editing
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Music
Carter Burwell
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 1992 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1992 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1991 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1991 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | August 1, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | August 1, 1991 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 1, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Russia | August 20, 1991 |
| Theatrical | France | September 25, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 10, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Australia | October 29, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 1, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 8, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 17, 1992 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 14, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 5, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Czechoslovakia | March 5, 1992 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 31, 1992 |
| Television | Netherlands | March 19, 2005 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | September 9, 2004 |
| Home video | Brazil | October 20, 2004 |
| Home video | Netherlands | November 24, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen |
| Cast | John Turturro (Barton Fink), John Goodman (Charlie Meadows), Judy Davis (Audrey Taylor), Michael Lerner (Jack Lipnick), John Mahoney (W.P. Mayhew), Tony Shalhoub (Ben Geisler), Jon Polito (Lou Breeze), Steve Buscemi (Chet), David Warrilow (Garland Stanford), Richard Portnow (Detective Mastrionotti), Christopher Murney (Detective Deutsch), I.M. Hobson (Derek), Meagen Fay (Poppy Carnahan), Lance Davis (Richard St. Claire), Harry Bugin (Pete), Anthony Gordon (Maitre D'), Jack Denbo (Stagehand), Max Grodénchik (Clapper Boy), Robert Beecher (Referee), Darwyn Swalve (Wrestler), Gayle Vance (Geisler's Secretary), Johnny Judkins (Sailor), Jana Marie Hupp (USO Girl), Isabelle Townsend (Beauty), William Preston Robertson (Voice (voice)), Mamie Jean Calvert (Background (uncredited)), Frances McDormand (Stage Actress (voice) (uncredited)), Bubba Dean Rambo (Banquet Dancer (uncredited)), Barry Sonnenfeld (Page Calling for Barton Fink (uncredited)), Vincent Tumeo (Dancer (uncredited)), William H. Macy (Navy Sailor (uncredited)), Joe James (Mailman (voice)(uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen |
| Producer | Ethan Coen |
| Executive producer | Ben Barenholtz, Bill Durkin, Jim Pedas, Ted Pedas |
| Cinematography | Roger Deakins |
| Editing | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen |
| Music | Carter Burwell |
| Production design | Dennis Gassner |
| Costumes | Richard Hornung |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
