It’s a startling movie, partly because it’s so simply presented.

[Director Marco Ferreri,] who has delved into the human psyche often in its mainly frustrated, exploited aspects in today’s world, seems to have found a kindred spirit in the stories of the 1960s Yank sub-culture writer-poet Charles Bukowski.

Ben Gazzara does a remarkable job. [Full Review in Spanish]

Denise Gentile tries her best to save the picture but can't. The writing is too loose and the other acting is credible only in fits and spurts.